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the participation of individuals in their prevention - not
always the individual who is the victim, for example of a road
accident or food poisoning episode.
This is where health education can play an important part
to bring home the dangers of excessive smoking, carelessness on
the roads or unclean practices in the preparation of food.
The work in connection with the welfare of the aged has
continued to expand; both that done directly by the Public Health
Department and by the Lambeth Old People's Welfare Association
which receives generous financial assistance from the Council.
The inspectorial staff was further depleted by the retirement
of Miss L. E. Auger in May, and Mr. F.J. Heffield in July. Both
of these officers had served the Council well for many years,
and their retirement, although inevitable, was regretted by all.
It is with much regret that I have to record the death of
Mr. Heffield just prior to my writing this foreword less than
a year after his retirement.
Finally I would like to thank all members of the Council
and Public Health Committee for their support and encouragement
during the year, and also to acknowledge the loyal and conscientious
service of my staff.
i am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
F. SUMMERS
Medical Officer of Health