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prising 10 enumerators, 5 survey assistants, 4 clerks, and 1 supervisor
were engaged by the Borough Council from October until
the beginning of January, 1936. The results of this Overcrowding
Survey are depicted on the Table facing page 88.
In order to abate this Overcrowding, and to proceed with our
work under the Housing Acts, a further 300 working class dwellings,
at rentals similar to those obtaining on the Westcroft Estate,
are urgently required.
6. Prevalence and Control of Infectious Disease.
I am pleased to record that 1935 was free from any serious
outbreak of infectious disease. There was a reduction in the
number of cases of Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever and Measles and
no death was consequent therefrom.
There were, however, five cases of Enteric Fever and 10
cases of Dysentery notified during the year. Reference is made
to these in the body of the Report.
Further progress has been made in the Diphtheria Immunisation
Scheme, and although the numbers are steadily increasing
there is still considerable room for improvement.
7. Tuberculosis.
Owing to the death of Dr. Scott Pinchin, to which reference
has already been made, the usual report of the Tuberculosis
Medical Officer is not included.
I am again indebted to Mr. E. L. Hawke, M.A., F.R.M.S., who
has provided me with a brief meteorological survey of the Borough
for 1935.
It is again my pleasure to express my sincere appreciation for
the valuable support of the members of the Committees which I
serve, and also to the chief officers of the various departments of the
Borough Council. The staff of the Public Health Department have
worked loyally and well.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
H. LESLIE OLDERSHAW,
Medical Officer of Health.