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Public Health Department ,
92 Bath Road,
HOUNSLOW.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Heston
and Isleworth. ,
Lady and Gentlemen,
I beg to submit my Annual Report on the work of the
Health Department for the year 1939.
In accordance with Circular 2067 issued on 19th July,
1940, by the Ministry of Health, the report is type-written and
is presented largely in the form of a tabulated summary with the
corresponding details for 1938 shown for purposes of comparison.
The issue of the report has been delayed till certain statistical
information was received from the Registrar-General. All
necessary records have been kept so that a fuller report could be
made at a later date if necessary. Throughout the year the
general health of the inhabitants compared favourably with previous
years and since the outbreak of war every effort has been made to
maintain the various services.
Civil defence measures threw a heavy burden on the Department.
A record of the work done has been made but in view of the
delay in presenting this report, little purpose would be served in
describing or commenting on what was done during 1939. Only by
the cheerful acceptance of much additional work and the sacrifice
of their leisure have the staff been able to keep the normal services
functioning and yet deal with civil defence and to them all
credit is due. For their willing assistance I am especially
grateful.
I desire to express my thanks to the Chairmen and Members
of the Committees for their support and to the officials of other
departments for their co-operation.
I remain,
Your obedient servant ,
A. ANDERSON.
Medical Officer of Health;