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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF
HEALTH FOR 1964
Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present my report on the health of the district for the year
1964.
On the whole the district was healthy during the year. There were no major
epidemics of infectious diseases, Measles and Whooping Cough being the two chief
diseases notified. The principal cause of death was Coronary Thrombosis. This
disease and other Cardio-Vascular diseases accounted for over one third of all deaths
notified.
In presenting my report I feel a certain sadness as it is the last time a Medical
Officer's report will be presented to your Council and I would like to record my sincere
thanks to yourself, Madam Chairman, and to all members of the Council for their
courteousness to me during my time as Medical Officer of Health. 1 also wish to
thank Mr. Makin, Chief Public Health Inspector, his Deputy, Mr. Marshall, the other
Public Health Inspectors and the clerical staff of the Public Health Department for their
help and kindness to me. It has been a very great pleasure to work with such a fine
team.
In conclusion I wish the new Hillingdon Borough Council, and in particular Dr.
Dobson the Medical Officer of Health, every good wish for the future.
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