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With respect to Infectious Diseases, the results are encouraging:
Scarlet Fever, 3 deaths or .13 per 1,000.
Diphtheria 3 „ .13 „
Enteric Fever 3 „ .13 „
In 1900 the rates were .04, 22, and .84 respectively.
I think the foregoing figures indicate only that in the present
year every effort should he made to combat the spread of Tubercular
Disease, the fact that such diseases are most infectious being
absolutely ignored. I intend to make some suggestions to you on
the subject in the near future. Diarrhoea also, in summer months,
calls for a strict watch on milk supplies.
The birth rate has again risen, being 41.3 against 36.4 last year.
For details, I must refer you to my annual report shortly to be
laid before you.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
C. F. FENTON,
Medical Officer of Health.