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Cancer was the principal cause of death—45 cases—of which 16 were
due to Lung Cancer, 15 male and 1 female.
Coronary disease and Angina came very close to being the principal
cause of death—42 cases notified.
Infantile deaths (under 1 year) numbered 10, including the 7 mentioned
above and also Congenital Abnormality 1, acute Pneumonia 1, and Streptococcal
Meningitis 1.
The progress of rehousing from Clearance Areas continues and the
second five year Slum Clearance plan has made good progress as more
than half the programme has been fulfilled.
Smoke Control Orders for Areas 3 and 4 were confirmed and brought
into operation during the year.
As will be seen in the report of the Chief Public Health Inspector, the
sewering of Longford Village was completed during the year, and I know
that the completing of this work gave Mr. Makin great satisfaction.
In regard to Health Education, members of the Public Health Staff
continue to give lectures to various organisations and posters are displayed
concerning the various aspects of Health Education and also about Road
Safety.
London Airport continues to increase, so also do the multifarious
(duties of our Public Health Staff here to cope with the increasing amount
of work and inspection necessary.
Mrs. Taylor, Secretary and Chief Clerk to Mr. Makin, had to resign
during the year owing to continued illness. I and all the Staff ot the Public
Health Department felt very sorry to lose her.
I wish to thank our Chief Public Health Inspector, Mr. Makin, and his
deputy, Mr. Marshall and all members of the Public Health Staff for their
loyalty and assistance.
I also wish to thank the Clerk of the Council, Mr. Bradford, for his
ever-ready advice and assistance.
In conclusion, I regret that this will be my last report as Medical
Officer of Health as I shall be retiring in the ensuing months and I wish to
place on record my thanks to all the members of the Council, past and
present, for their support and consideration over the past 24 years
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