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Public Health Department,
Municipal Offices,
Sheen Lane, S.W.14.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Barnes.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present my Annual Report for the year 1951.
During the year the health of the Borough remained good, and the
incidence of infectious disease was low, except for measles, which was
epidemic during the early part of the year.
The Census of 1951 revealed a reduction in population of almost
two thousand, as compared with the Census of 1931. The infant
mortality rate, although showing a slight increase on last year's figures,
is still less than the general rate for England and Wales. It is again
pleasing to note a considerable reduction in the Tuberculosis death rate.
In presenting this report I should like to thank the Council for
their continued support and interest in matters relating to public health,
and to pay tribute to all the members of the staff for their good work
and co-operation.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
ROSETTA HILL,
July, 1952. Medical Officer of Health.