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home, protection against infection by vaccination or immunisation and
discouragement in development of a smoking habit. Since the school
health and personal health services ceased to be an autonomous function
of the Borough, I have continued to include in my Annual Report details
of the work of these services not otherwise available to all members of
the Council or to the general public. In this way it is hoped to maintain
a local interest and a sense of local responsibility so vital to successful
local government administration.
For their loyal support and valuable assistance in the compilation of
this Report I am particularly indebted to my deputy in the Borough
and Area—Dr. A. Yarrow, to the chief public health inspector—Mr.
J. D. Chance, and to the chief clerks, Mr. D. B. Davies in the borough
and Mr. W. L. N. Relleen in the area health offices.
In conclusion I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Chairmen
and members of Committees concerned for their continued support
and encouragement.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
G. Hamilton Hogben,
Medical Officer of Health.
31st July, 1958.
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