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2.
Infectious Diseases: There was very little infectious illness, the
most significant being measles and. scarlet fever.
Chiropody Service; There is now only one chiropodist giving treatment
under the Old People's Welfare Scheme. However, it was possible to
transfer most of the persons on the waiting list to the chiropody clinics
of the Essex County Council,
Air Pollution: The Council participated in the National Survey of Air
Pollution undertaken by the Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research, Stevenage, Herts.
Dr. F.G. Brown, Area Medical Officer, has kindly
supplied the statistical matter on pages 5 and 6.
Finally, I would express my thanks and appreciation
to the Chairman and Members of the Health Committee for their support
and to the staff of the Department for their co-operation during the
year.
J. H. CROSBY
Medical Officer of Health
Health Department,
Town Hall,
Chingford, E.4«
Tel: Silverthorn 3&01
September, 1963°