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PUBLIC OFFICES,
ENFIELD,
1st March, 1924.
Medical Officer of Health's
ANNUAL REPORT
For 1923.
To the Urban District Council of Enfield.
Gentlemen,
This report is compiled in accordance with instructions received
from the Ministry of Health.
The health of Enfield still continues to be very favourable.
The death-rate, 8 73 per 1,000, is less than that of the four
previous years.
The birth-rate is declining. 18T9 per 1,000.
Infectious Diseases were moderate, with the exception of Measles,
which numbered 507 cases.
This disease not being notifiable in all districts, it is difficult to
make a comparision as to its prevalence. Compulsory notification
impresses on parents the seriousness of the disease, resulting in earlier
medical attention, thereby preventing complications.
The Ante-Natal and Infant Welfare Centres continue to render
good service. The main object, namely, prevention of diseases, etc.,
is thoroughly carried out, and the individual attention given, both to
the expectant mother and the young child, will doubtless contribute
in seeming a healthier race in the future.
With this report is included the report of your Sanitary Inspector,
Mr. A. J. Munro, giving particulars of the work carried out under his
supervision.
I wish to thank you for your cordial support given to me at all
times in carrying out my duties.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
P. P. WARREN,
Medical Officer of Health.