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I am more and more inclined to think that in dealing with
the health of the community the outlook is often directed towards
the wrong aspect, and instead of concentrating upon those social
evils which definitely tend to illness and disease, attempts are
made only to correct or minimize the disabilities arising therefrom.
There are numerous factors vital to the maintenance of the
public health which though profoundly moulding the attitude of
the medical profession to disease in general, can only be ameliorated
by the practical application of sociology. In this connection
I wish to express my appreciation of the co-operation and
invaluable help afforded not only by the voluntary hospitals and
ancillary services, but also by various philanthropic agencies
working within the Borough.
Your obedient Servant,
Municipal Health Offices,
Romford Road,
West Ham, E.l5.
June, 1933.
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