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To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors
of the Borough of Sutton and Cheam.
MR. MAYOR,, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
I have the honour to present to you the Annual Report on
the health of the Borough for the year 1950.
The services provided under the National Health Service
Act; 1946 became more defined in form and improved in co-ordination
The general health of the community was good,, The birth
rats fell from 13,2 per 1000 of population to 12.6 per 1000 of
population. The death rate rose from 9 8 to 10.5 per 1000 of
population. The infantile mortality rate was low at 26 per
1000 live births. There was no maternal death.
There was no unusual incidence of infectious disease.
Twelve cases of Poliomyelitis occurred. There was no case of
Diphtheria. No case of Food Poisoning was notified
A Mass Radiography Unit visited the Borough in September
and again contributed to the early diagnosis of Pulmonary
Tuberculosis.
Deficiency in housing accommodation remained a matter for
serious concern. During the year sixty flats and houses were
completed and one hundred and forty-seven flats and houses were
in course of construction. Schemes were in preparation for one
hundred and fifty-seven flats and houses. The acquisition and
development of a site in Banstead Jointly with other authorities,
proceeded slowly.
The work of general sanitation, of the prevention of
nulsances and of the protection of food was carried out
efficiently under the direction of the Chief Sanitary Inspector
(Mr, C.W. Newbery) whose work on housing has been of the highest
value.
The water supply of the district maintained a high standard
of chemical and bacteriological purity. Effective control by
daily sampling and by chlorination was continued.
I thank the members of the Council for their advice and
help during the year, and I am grateful 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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