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CONSULTATIONS.
The practice of seeing doubtful cases of infections at the
request of Medical Practitioners in the area was continued and
during the year 17 such consultations were made in respect of
the following
Query Scarlet Fever 14
„ Diphtheria 1
„ Erysipelas 1
,, Measles 1
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER OFFICERS'
SUPERANNUATION ACT, 1922.
During the year 106 medical examinations were made of
candidates previous to admission to the Council's Staff.
COSTS OF THE HEALTH SERVICES.
I am indebted to the Borough Treasurer for the following
summary of the costs of health services for the financial year
ended 31st March, 1938, and have included costs for the
previous year for comparison purposes.
When comparing these costs, the growth of the district
and the increasing use of the services by the public should
be taken into consideration. If this is done, it will be
appreciated that having regard to the size and diversity of
the services, they are provided at a comparatively low cost to
the community:—