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11.
CANCER.
The deaths from cancer in the Borough during the year numbered 119 as
compared with 125 in 1956.
BURIAL OF THE DEAD.
Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, the Borough
Council is responsible for arranging for the burial or cremation of any
person who has died or been found dead in their area, and where no other
suitable arrangements for burial have been made or are being made. During
the year 5 burials were carried out.
The Council have not yet carried out any cremations, as although it
may appear at the time of death that there are no surviving relatives,
there is always the remote possibility that at some future date, one may
come forward and start enquiries which might result in the Council's
action being disputed.
III. - INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES.
During the year 984 notifications of infectious disease were received,
and of these one case diagnosed as non-paralytic poliomyelitis was revised
after examination of the patient in hospital.
SMALLPOX AND VACCINATION.
No case of smallpox occurred in the Borough during the year and no
vaccinations were performed by the Medical Officer of Health under the
Public Health (Smallpox Prevention) Regulations, 1917.