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a few very serious cases resulted; there were nine deaths recorded as the
result.
Enteric Fever continued to appear in sporadic fashion, but we arc
happy to say that there were no fatal cases.
The Birth Rate (16.1) continues to be high for reasons stated in my
previous report.
The Death Rate (8.99) although low in past years is lower still this
year. Since the population of the district increases by some 3,000 persons
per aanum the above figure is really more creditable than it appears to be.
The Death Rate from Tuberculosis is still constant and the number
on the register is slightly higher than last year.
The Infantile Mortality Rate is again reduced, and now stands at the
very commendable figure of 43.9.
The Maternal Mortality Rate (3.0) has increased compared with last
year, but this is due to the remarkably low figure of 1.8 then obtained.
However, it has remained fairly constant for Edmonton over the last five
years.
The incidence of Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia, though
lower than 1935, had a higher mortality.
In conclusion I should like to record my deep appreciation of the loyal
service and co-operation which I have received from the members of the
Staff throughout what proved to be a very strenuous year.
I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
D. REGAN,
Medical Officer of Health.
Section A.
GENERAL STATISTICS.
Area (in acres) 3,896
Population—
Census of 1921 66,809
Census of 1931 77,652
Estimated by the Registrar-General for the mid-year 1936 98,910
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