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measures were taken to eliminate any possible cause of the
epidemic. A few patients infected at this time, shewed signs of
illness in the New Year, after the maximum incubation period,
thus giving rise to additional cases not recorded here.
Special action taken to arouse public interest in the
prevention of ill-health and the importance of Early
Treatment.
The Authority's scheme to stimulate interest in health
matters followed closely that advocated by the Central Council
for Health Education.
A series of large posters changed monthly, were displayed on
carefully chosen hoardings throughout the borough. Attention
was directed thereby to the prevention of ill-health, the need for
early treatment and the greater use of the various health services.
Leaflets were distributed to school children and short talks given
on appropriate subjects. Pictures stressing the importance of
hygiene and health were posted in halls, cinemas and clinics. Use
was also made of the Council's vehicles for advertising purposes.
A series of lectures was arranged, and every opportunity taken
to disseminate information and to arouse public interest in the
Council's activities.
Still-Births.
The number of still-birth registered was 68, compared with
58 for the previous year. The rate per 1,000 total (live and still)
births was 35.7, the figure for 1937 being 28.8.
Births.
The number of live births registered was 1,833 as compared
with 1,952,for the year 1937, equivalent to a birth rate of 14.1 per
1,000 of the population—14.8 for the previous year.
The live birth rates in the various Wards were as follows
Manor Park Little Ilford Woodgrange Plashet
14.5 18.0 11.7 12.4
Kensington Castle Central Wall End Greatfield South
15.5 10.6 10.0 12.0 10.0 13.5