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seems paradoxical that our measures for the health of the country
have been so successful that, by increasing the expectation of life to
such an extent, we have created another problem.
In accordance with my procedure of last year, I have divided the
report into the following sections:—
Section A. Social Conditions of the Area, including Vital
Statistics.
„ B. Summary of Health Services.
„ C. Sanitary and Environmental Circumstances.
„ D. Housing.
„ E. Food Protection.
„ F. Infectious Diseases.
Much of the statistical matter is this report is the work of Mr.
Allen, your Chief Sanitary Inspector, whose ability and efficiency is
so well known to you and to the public of Chislehurst and Sidcup.
The support given us by the Chairman and Members of the
Health Committee has been a great aid to the Department in its efforts
to carry out your wishes and to promote and improve the health and
the welfare of the District.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
K. E. TAPPER,
Medical Officer of Health.