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to the conditions of living of the population, housing conditions,
the protection of the food supply, the milk supply,
the sanitary and hygienic conditions of schools, factories,
workshops, shops, offices, and workplaces, and generally
every possible measure must be taken and effort made to
secure healthv conditions of life and work.
If these problems are approached with a full realisation
of their importance and the relative responsibilities of individuals,
local authorities, and the state, and an earnest
desire to act for the public weal, we may look forward to
the building up of a race of ever increasing health and
strength, and fully able to resist any strain, physical, moral
or financial, to which it may be put.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE F. BUCHAN,
Medical Officer.