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This is accounted for by the increase in the number of
cases of scarlet fever and measles.
There is still a considerable amount of overcrowding in
spite of the large number of houses erected in the Borough
by the Borough Council, the London County Council and
by private enterprise.
The special house-to-house inspection was discontinued
in May.
During the year a survey of the Public Health Services
of the Borough was carried out by the Medical Officers of
the Ministry of Health, and a report thereon was forwarded
in November, 1982.
The report stated that " the Council are maintaining a
reasonable standard of efficiency and progress in the discharge
of their functions relating to public health."
The Minister thought it desirable, however, to draw
attention to certain points.
These points have been considered by the appropriate
Committees, and suitable action has been taken in regard
to some; others are still under discussion.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. B. HOWELL,
Medical Officer of Health.