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To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the
Borough Council of Finchley.
May 1935.
I have the honour to submit my Annual Report for 1934
on the health of the Borough.
The vital statistics are not so favourable as those for
1933, which in several respects was a record year.
The population as estimated by the Registrar General
is I am sure too low and as the birth and death rates are
calculated on his figures both rates appear to be higher than
they actually are.
The Infantile Mortality rate shows an increase which
1 am convinced is only temporary. The Maternal Mortality
rate on the other hand shows a welcome decrease of
50%.
The death rate for infectious diseases has continued to
be low.
I wish to express my indebtedness to Dr. Russell, Mr.
Franklin, and all the staff of the Public Health Department
for their loyal co-operation and assistance throughout the
year.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
A. TURNER.
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