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Borough of Mitcham
HEALTH REPORT FOR 1938
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have pleasure in submitting my annual report for the year
1938. The arrangement of the report follows that outlined in
Circular 1728 of the Ministry of Health.
There was no cause of sickness or invalidity that was
specially noteworthy in the Borough during the year; in fact, the
number of notifications of infectious diseases shows a decrease
of 53 over last year, the main decrease being in the number of
scarlet fever cases.
The vital statistics compare very favourably with those of
recent years, and show no excessive mortality from any particular
cause. The birth rate of 15.1 per 1,000 is an increase on last year,
whilst the death rate of 8.3 per 1,000 is the lowest recorded with
the exception of the year 1935.
The Maternity and Child Welfare services worked satisfactorily
during the year, and most of the clinics show a great
increase in the amount of work undertaken.
I record my appreciation of the support given me by all
members of the Council, and especially the members of the Public
Health and Maternity and Child Welfare Committees.
To the members of my staff I would once again express my
thanks for their loyal support and co-operation.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
A. T. TILL,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Department,
Mitcham Court,
Mitcham.