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record. This means that modern methods of treatment are
becoming more effective in saving lives but it does not necessarily
follow that the number of infectious persons in the population is
decreasing, in fact there are some grounds for thinking that the
opposite is the case. For this reason it becomes all the more
necessary to take every possible precaution against the spread of
the disease.
The problem of caring for old people in their homes is an
ever increasing one. Much is being done by various voluntary
bodies but much more help is needed and it is pleasing to learn
that steps are now being taken with a view to increasing and
co-ordinating all forms of voluntary help for the aged.
The work of the Sanitary Inspectors has been as varied and
extensive as in past years. The scope of their work is covered
in the sections of this Report dealing with housing, factories and
work-places, food premises, food hygiene, the Shops Act, heating
appliances and the destruction of pests, etc. Their contribution
towards safeguarding and improving the public health in such a
variety of ways cannot be overstressed.
I should like, once more, to express my thanks to all members
of the staff of the Health Department for their hard work throughout
the year and especially to Mr. Gray, Senior Sanitary Inspector,
for his loyal and efficient co-operation.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
A. A. TURNER,
Medical Officer of Health.
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