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Borough of Bermondsey.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of
Bermondsey.
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to submit the Annual Report for the year
1931. I would like especially to draw attention to the fall in
the number of cases of Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever which is
recorded. In the case of Diphtheria the figure is the lowest
for fifteen years, and in the case of Scarlet Fever the lowest for
thirteen years. While I do not personally attach a vast importance
to figures, I feel sure nevertheless that the Council will be
pleased to know that there has been a substantial decline in these
two common diseases. I feel justified also in drawing attention
to the Infantile Mortality rate of 57 which is the lowest ever
recorded in the borough, a fact which I am sure will be gratifying
to the Council and to the Chairman and Members of the Maternity
and Child Welfare Committee in particular.
As in previous years my cordial thanks are due to the Chairmen
and Members of Committees for their unfailing support
and lively interest in the work of the Department. I desire at the
same time to express my appreciation of the work of the staff,
and to offer my thanks for their loyalty and willing co-operation
in the work of the Department.
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
D. M. CONNAN.