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TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COULSDON
AND PURLEY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for the year
1960 which has been prepared in accordance with Ministry of
Health Circular 1/61.
The health of the District remains good and the vital statistics
compare favourably with those of the country as a whole.
One case of paralytic poliomyelitis occurred. The patient was
one of three school children not vaccinated in a class of 42. It has
recently been emphasised by the Minister of Health that poliomyelitis
is especially liable to attack the small number of young
people who have not yet been vaccinated and it is hoped that their
parents will have them vaccinated against poliomyelitis as soon
as possible.
Cancer of the lung continues to be the commonest malignant
neoplasm as it has been for several years. This is to a large extent
a preventable condition as statistics indicate that it is often
associated with prolonged and heavy cigarette smoking. Young
people should be warned of the risk associated with cigarette
smoking before they acquire the habit.
In conclusion I should like to thank the Chairman and
Members of the Public Health Committee for their continued
support and the staff of the Department for their valuable help
and co-operation.
I am, Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. B. MORWOOD
Medical Officer of Health.
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