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The Sanitary Inspectors had a busy year with several
thousand more visits and inspections to their credit than in
recent years.
Unfortunately there has been an increase in infestation
with vermin and scabies and this has resulted in much
additional work for all the outdoor staff and at the Cleansing
Station. A new scheme for the control of Hat Infestation was
Inaugurated, and promises to be successful.
There has been for the year, a drop in the number of cases
of Cerebro-spinal Meningitis, Diphtheria, Dysentery, Typhoid,
Measles, Ophthalmia Neonatorum and Whooping Cough, with an
increase for Food Poisoning and Scarlet Fever.
Post-war planning for St. Pancras has had considerable
attention and preparations are in hand to deal with the
situation especially with reference to improving Housing, as
soon as possible after the cessation of hostilities.
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Deputy Medical Officer of Health
August, 1944.