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possibility of at least this one serious infectious disease; it can be
done and it should be done.
Apart from this it is essential that every available opportunity to
obtain exercise in the open air should be utilised, and that to the
fullest extent possible the public should consume fresh fruits and
vegetables. This will be greatly facilitated if all those who are able,
will cultivate allotments.
Although this report is written many months after the end of
1939, I am happy to be able to assure the Council that so far no
evidence has been observed by the medical members of your staff
of deterioration in the health of the community.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
D. H. GEFFEN,
Medical Officer of Health.