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In 1901, the infantile mortality rate for the borough was
117.9 per 1,000 live births, whereas in 1947, the same rate was
22.1
These figures are sufficient justification for the time,
energy and money which have been expended on the personal health
services.
The Council of Stoke Newington has much to be proud of in
the services which are being handed over to the London County
Council and in the record of service which it has given to the
citizens of the borough since it; formation 48 years ago.
It hands over these services with the confident hope that
the County Council will preserve all that is good in the present
services but improve and extend where it is possible to do so.
Once again, I have to express my appreciation of the consideration
and support shown to me by the Mayor, Chairmen and Members
of the Public Health and Maternity and Child Welfare Committees
and to thank the Staff of the Public Health Department for their
loyal assistance throughout the year.
S. KING.
Medical Officer of Health.