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REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1958
public, particularly in those age groups most likely to be affected,
that is to say, in early and later life. This has now become a routine
part of the work of health visitors and public health inspectors
working closely with other organisations, both statutory and
voluntary. The trend of the figures in future years will be watched
with interest as some indication of the effect which our efforts are
having.