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Apart from Measles there were very few cases of notifiable disease.
No cases of Diphtheria or Poliomyelitis were notified and only eight cases
of Food Poisoning, all isolated cases, for which no cause could he traced.
The principal cause of death was Coronary disease and Angina— 47
cases. Total number of deaths from Cancer was 37, of which 11 were
Lung Cancer. 8 males and 3 females.
Infantile deaths (under 1 year) numbered 10. including the three NeoNatal
deaths mentioned above and two cases of Congenital Heart disease—
the remaining deaths were due to Pneumonia or Pneumonitis.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis caused three deaths.
The progress of rehousing families from Clearance Areas and Unfit
Houses continues.
The first Smoke Control Area in the district came into operation on
1st December, 1960, and Area No. 2 on 1st December, 1961.
In regard to Health Education. Members of the Public Health Department
continue to give lectures to various Organisations and posters are
displayed concerning the various aspects of Health Education and also
regarding Road Safety.
London Airport continues to increase and it is not easy to realise the
amount of time and work our Public Health Staff have to cope with on
varying duties.
In conclusion I wish to thank our Chief Public Health Inspector, Mr.
Makin. his deputy, Mr. Marshall and all members of the Public Health
Staff for their loyalty and assistance.
I also wish to express my thanks to the Clerk of the Council, Mr.
Boote and Mr. Bradford for their kindness during my sick absence.
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