London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Willesden 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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the battle for health in the usual fields. The day-to-day events in the clinics, in the homes, and in the schools
may appear to be minor in preserving the health of the population, but together they add up to an eventful
year. Here 1 must pay tribute to the excellent work that is being done by the midwives under very difficult
conditions, with inadequate staff and not enough hospital beds. Health visitors also deserve a special mention,
for in their day-to-day work they are building in the family the health of the future.
Finally, I am particularly happy to mention the public health inspectors. There has been an extension
of their work since more experienced public health inspectors have been engaged. This has applied
particularly to improvements in restaurants, food shops and factory canteens, to housing conditions and to
the air we breathe. Other members of the staff have also shown a keen interest in the developments in public
health, and have contributed their share to it. My sincere thanks also go to the councillors, who have always
shown an interest in the health and welfare of the people of the borough, and have played an important part
in guiding the work of public health.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant,
S. LEFF,
Medical Officer of Health.