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pari passu by an inncerased mortality. We have to congratulate
you however, on the fact that as the density
of the population in this District has increased, its
mortality has steadily diminished. This may be ascribed
in part to the complete system of drainage now
universally adopted, to the purer drinking water, and
to the generally improved conditions under which people
now live as compared with 21 years ago.
Much remains to be done, and at the present time, we
are especially anxious to witness the adoption of some
system of Compulsory Notification of Infectious Diseases
in this District, which we have reason to believe will
enable us to cope more successfully with epidemics, and
in many instances to stifle them in their birth.
We have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servants,
The Associated Medical Officers of Health
of the Wandsworth District.