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The Death Rate was 12.8 per 1,000 of the population, as compared
with 10.8 for the previous year.
The major amount of work in the Public Health Department was
concerned with housing defects, and in spite of the continuing difficulties
it was possible to maintain, and to some extent improve, the standard of
house repair throughout the Borough.
Throughout the year also the inspectors continued, with some
success, the campaign to secure improved standards of hygiene in premises
and staff engaged in the manufacture, distribution and storage of food.
The documents and reports made during the year show the Council's
interest in the health of the public, and I feel that it would be Dr.
Donovan's wish to record his thanks to the Members of the Council and
to the Officers and Staff, particularly of the Public Health Department.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant,
R. DUNCAN DEWAR,
Medical Officer of Health.
July, 1952.
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