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The effect of the application of comparability factors to the crude
death rates of the metropolitan boroughs is seen in Table V on page 16 of
this Report, where the crude and adjusted death rates are stated in
adjacent columns.
Infectious Disease.—The number of cases of infectious disease was
generally less than in 1933, with the exception of Diphtheria, which was
abnormally prevalent throughout England and Wales during the latter
part of 1934.
The Measles epidemic of 1933-4 is referred to in the questionnaire of
the London County Council, which is quoted on pages 97-99.
Once again I have to record my appreciation of the interest shown by
members of the Council in the work of the Department, the co-operation
of officers of other departments, and the way in which my staff have
carried out their duties during the year.
Further, I again acknowledge my indebtedness to those who from
time to time furnish information which is included in these Reports.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. ALLAN YOUNG,
Medical Officer of Health.