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the health and welfare of the people of the Borough although only a limited number
are referred to the Public Health Department. If for instance the sewers were not
adequately maintained or the system of collection of house refuse broke down, the
health of the people would very rapidly be affected. To this extent my report is
limited but I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation
of the work of all the other departments which has done so much to maintain the
standards and assist in improving the health of the people of Poplar.
I am again indebted to the Divisional Medical Officer, Dr. G.o. Mitchell,for
the information concerning the personal health services which are administered by
the London County Council which is given at the end of this report.
My thanks are due to the Chairman and Members of the Public Health and Baths
Committee for their help and encouragement throughout the year; to the Chief
Officers of the Council and their staffs for their assistance and advice and
particularly to my own staff for their very loyal help on all occasions.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
R. DUNCAN DEWAR
Medical Officer of Health
June, 1955.
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