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Secondly—A high standard of municipal cleanliness.
Thirdly—Greater control over the milk supply.
Of these the first is by far the most important; the second,
besides being a valuable adjunct, may be considered as a means to
securing the first. The third can only be obtained in a satisfactory
manner by legislation. I have, however, touched on the question of
municipal milk supply.
It is from education in domestic hygiene and the care of infants,
I feel confident, that the best results in combating this disease are
to be anticipated.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. W. J. MacFADDEN,
Medical Officer of Health.