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In addition, 12 post-mortem examinations were made,
the Coroner certifying the cause of death in these cases without
holding an Inquest.
Causes of Sickness.
Measles and Chicken-pox were prevalent during the Spring
of the year. Cases of Scarlet Fever showed a marked increase
during the latter half of the year.
Unemployment of parents is a definite contributing,
though indirect, factor in malnutrition and consequent sickness,
especially in young children.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
Laboratory Facilities.
No development or changes took place during the year.
Ambulance Facilities.
The Council's motor ambulance, which is housed at the
Fire Station, Croydon Road, is available at any time, day or
night.
Cases of accident and sudden illness in the street are
attended free of charge, and other cases removed as wished,
according to a fixed scale.
During the year the Council's motor ambulance responded
to 699 calls; 373 for private removals and 326 for accidents.