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11.
CANCER.
The deaths from cancer in the Borough during the year numbered 108
as compared with 119 in 1957.
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 6 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 401 notifications of infectious disease were
received, but in seven cases diagnosis was revised after examination of
the patients 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.