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generally was as good, as in the Lest of the pre-war years.
Even an outbreak of Influen at the end of the year did not
reach the severity which might have been feared.
Summarising, it nay be conclude that after four years
or more of war the health of the District remained very good on
the whole.
Events have occurred since the end of the year but
before this report could be published which have affected the
District more definitely than any in preceding years, thus
emphasising the uncertainties of the life of the community as of
the individual, particularly in war-time, and making further
comment on the comparatively normal year of 1943 redundant.
I should, however, be failing in my duty if I did not
once again express my gratitude to my colleagues for their loyal
and generous support in the maintenance of the health services
of the District. My thanks are due particularly to the Senior
Health Visitor, who has concluded a long period of very valuable
service since the year ended, to the Sanitary Inspector and my
Chief Clerk in preparing this Report, but many more, including
the staffs of the Wartime Nurseries, the Civil Defence Casualty
Services, the Voluntary Services, and the Council's temporary and
permanent staff have made a great contribution. The work of the
medical practitioners of the District should be particularly
emphasised for they have given ungrudging service to the community
under very difficult circumstances. It is hoped this will be
remembered in the post-war era and that after the dangers of war
have passed the spirit of service provoked by the national
emergency among all sections of the nation will continue to
flourish, finding useful and constructive means of expression.
I am - Mr. Chairman, ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. R. EDBROOKE.
Medical Officer of Health.