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The infantile rate has decreased 17 per 1,000, and is the
second lowest rate recorded for this Borough.
This figure is very satisfactory and I can only repeat that
our efforts should be maintained in an endeavour to
permanently reduce the loss of infant life.
The efforts of your Council have been considerably
augmented by those of the voluntary societies engaged in
maternity and child welfare in the Borough.
With regard to infectious diseases the total number notified
was above the average. Diphtheria was epidemic, the number
of cases being 3 less than the highest recorded. There was a
decided fall in the number of cases of Scarlet Fever, but an
increase in the number of cases of Measles.
The sanitary condition of the Borough is not of a very
satisfactory nature and it is to be regretted that a very con-
siderable amount of overcrowding still exists. The Council's
Housing Scheme is being proceeded with, but up to the present
very little improvement in housing conditions has resulted in
the congested areas.
It will be observed that 4,021 Intimation Notices and
1,281 Statutory Notices were served during the year. This
fact in itself tends to show the condition of the Borough.
During the year 676 houses were erected and occupied,
315 on the L.C.C. Old Oak Estate and 361 on the Borough
Council's Northern Estate.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. B. HOWELL,
Medical Officer of Health,