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To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the
Borough of Sutton and Cheam.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentleman,
I have the honour to present to you the Annual Report
on the health of the Borough for the year 1942.
Social and domestic conditions remained normal, and
the standard of health was good. Nutrition was well maintained.
The incidence of infectious disease declined, with
the exception of Scarlet Fever, which increased during the last
quarter of the year. There was a reduction in the number of
cases of Diphtheria, and further progress was made with
Diphtheria Immunisation. Measles and Whooping Cough were less
prevalent. Enteric infections were few. The number of cases of
Scabies increased, and in August a clinic for treatment was
opened at The Public Hall.
The birth rate showed a considerable rise from 12.8
to 16.1 per 1000 of population, and the death rate remained
stationary.
Maternal mortality and infantile mortality rates were
lower.
The Sanitary circumstances of the district were
satisfactory, and the work of general sanitation, housing, and
food supply was efficiently carried out under tho direction of
the Chief Sanitary Inspector (Mr. C.W. Newbcry).
The water-supply of the district maintained a high
standard of chemical and bacteriological purity. Fffective
control by daily sampling and by protective chlorination was
continued.
The Civil Defence Services operated efficiently, and
the personnel of the First Aid Posts and Ambulance Services
assisted in the work of the clinics, hospitals, and nursery
school,
I thank members of tho Council for their advice and
assistance during the year, and I am indebted to the officers
of the Council for their co-operation.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ENEAS J. MACINTYRE,
Medical Officer of Health.
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