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the other hand, there was a very substantial drop in the
number of cases of whooping cough. No other infectious
diseases were of any consequence during the year and there
were no epidemics apart from that of measles mentioned
above. Despite the increases which have been recorded, the
amount of serious infection remained very small, and it is
a matter of congratulation that the Borough should have
such a favourable experience at the end of nearly six years
of war.
Later sections of the report tell of a successful first
year's working of the V.D. Clinic at Queen Mary's Hospital;
of solid achievements at the various Municipal Hospitals,
despite serious staffing difficulties; and a substantial increase
in the work of the Maternity and Child Welfare Section.
The work of the Sanitary Section was maintained in the
face of a deviation of a considerable portion of the staff for
work in connection with war damage; and the Sampling
Officer continued his close surveillance on the standards of
food and drugs sold in the Borough, appreciably increasing
the number of samples of milk.
In conclusion, I feel sure that my predecessor, had he
remained to write this report, would have wished to acknowedge
his debt to the members of the staff of the department
for their part in contributing to the efficiency of the service,
and I wish to add my own thanks for their generous help
in the preparation of this report.
I am.
Madam Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
F. ROY DENNISON,
Medical Officer of Health.
Municipal Health Offices,
223/5, Romford Road,
West Ham, E.7.
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