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Borough of Malden and Coombe
ANNUAL REPORT
of
THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH
1949
Public Health Department,
Municipal Offices,
New Malden.
June, 1950.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the
Borough of Malden and Coombe.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to submit my Annual Report which
has been prepared in accordance with Ministry of Health
Circular 2/50.
The health of the district remains good and the vital
statistics compare favourably with the country as a whole.
During the year a great deal of work has been done by
the department for the welfare of old people and there have
been several cases in which it has been possible to provide
adequate care and attention for old people in need of it.
Consequently it has not been necessary to take any action under
section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, which provides
for the compulsory removal to hospital of this type of
case.
A considerable amount of time has been spent on the
inspection of premises where food is prepared or sold to ensure
that the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938 are
complied with and that a high standard of cleanliness is
reached and maintained not only of the premises and utensils,
but also of the persons engaged in these trades. There is every
reason to believe that these visits with the advice given and
suggestions made on the spot have been very well received
and they have indicated, also, that the general hygienic standard,
with few exceptions, is good.
In conclusion I wish to thank members of the Council for
their advice and support throughout the year and the staff for
its keen co-operation.
I am,
Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient servant,
J. B. MORWOOD,
Medical Officer of Health.