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Public Health Department
Town Hall, Bethnal Green, E.2.
10th April, 1933.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the
Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to submit my annual report relative to
the Public Health work of the Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal
Green.
The general death rate at all ages from all causes was
1.20 per thousand of the population.
The Infant Mortality Rate for the year was 69.1 per
thousand births which shews a gratifying reduction from the
high figure of 87.7 in 1931. The rate for London was 66.
The comparative rates for ten years are given on page 28.
The Maternal Mortality Rate was 1.2 per 1,000 births.
Although street accidents still exact a heavy toll there
was a reduction in this number of deaths from this cause in 1931.
The number of cases of Diphtheria notified was 355
against 320 in the previous year. Scarlet Fever notifications also
increased from 432 cases in 1931 to 590 cases in 1932. There
was a reduction in the number of cases of Mild Small Pox from
146 to 25.
The Public Analyst's report shews a slight increase in
the number of adulterated samples, thus demonstrating the need
for eternal vigilance.
I desire to thank the Chairman and members of the
Public Health Committee for their help and courtesy throughout
the year. Thanks and appreciation are also due to my colleagues
in other departments for their co-operation and many courtesies.
I have also to place on record the assistance and co-operation
extended to me by Dr. Horton, Mr. Richards, Mr. Lloyd and
the other members of the Public Health staff.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
Vynne Borland.