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Deaths.
The only notable variation in figures for the year is the rise
in the number of cases ascribed to accident.
Infantile Mortality.
A fall can be recorded in the net total deaths under 1 year,
the fall being most marked in the groups above the 1 month age.
This I think can be taken as indicating the increasing value of
child welfare work generally.
Tuberculosis.
This table shows a small but satisfactory fall both in incidence
of new cases and of deaths ascribed to this disease.
Although the figures in an area of this size cannot be taken as
of great importance, it was thought the time had arrived to begin
the introduction of comparative figures, this helping to show the
present position compared with the past five years average.
Finally may I draw particular attention to the amount of
work covered in the report of the Chief Sanitary Inspector, and
express the opinion that in view of conditions generally the number
of nuisances and sanitary defects needing attention is likely to
increase still further. Although the figures and visits to various
premises re rats shows such a large increase, this does not indicate
an increase in rat infestation.
As conditions tend slowly to become more normal it is hoped
that this report may be enlarged to something more like the prewar
size.
Your obedient Servant,
C. M. SCOTT, m.r.c.s. (Eng.), l.r.c.p. (Lond.),
Medical Officer of Health to the Council and
AI Assistant School Medical Officer.