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No cases of poliomyelitio were notified during the year and
it is now five years since a case of poliomyelitis occurred
in Friern Barnet. Our last case of diphtheria was seven
years ago. Notifications of whooping cough were six, a very
satisfactory figure.
Health education is a continuous process for the
Health Department right through the year. The choice and
supply of public posters, library book marks and advice leaflets
is constantly under review. The display of health education
material regularly staged in the Town Hall kiosk reflects great
credit on Mr. Jackaman and the staff of the Public Health Department.
In order to retain public interest in such a display there must be
a regular and frequent change of subject material together with a
sense of timing. The recent addition of special lighting will,
I am sure, add further to this value.
In last year's report Dr. Harvey made reference to
the increasing work devolving upon the Public Health Inspectors.
This work is in no way abating and the position will have to be
kept under careful review.
Dr. Harvey's combined appointment of District Medical
Officer and County Area Medical Officer has ensured over the years
close integration of these two functions and similarly the very
close and friendly co-operationbetween the two categories of staff
should prove a great asset towards the smooth changeover to the
new Borough.
In conclusion, I owe a debt of gratitude to the
members of the Public Health Committee and would expresit them
my sincere thanks for their support and kindness - an expression
in which I know Dr. Harvey would wish to be associated.
I find it difficult to express fully my appreciation
of the loyalty and support which I have received from Mr. Jackaman,
and indeed, every member of the staff of the Public Health Department.
Without this, my task in suddenly taking over Dr. Harvey's
work would have been difficult indeed.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J.R.Campbell
Deputy Medical Officer of Health.
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