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hygiene. I do not believe we have yet exhausted the benefits to
be gained from improvements in this field. Thus, considerable
reductions in the need for treatment facilities will undoubtedly
follow the solution of the problem of air pollution in urban areas.
The scheme operated by the Corporation under the Natinal
Health Service Act continued with minor modifications required
to meet special needs or changed conditions. Co-operation at
officer level with other branches of the service remained close and
cordial.
Finally, I express my appreciation to the Committee of their
constant interest and encouragement in the work of the
departments, to the members of which my thanks are due for
application to routine duties and suggestions for future
improvements.
I am,
Yours faithfully,
S. L. WRIGHT,
Medical Officer of Health.