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lent, amongst well-to-do people than with the poorer
classes. The parts of the body most commonly
affected are the viscera or internal organs; it is a
disease for the most part of later life. I may mention
that deaths attributed to cancer are all irrespective of
the question whether any other disease was named
in the medical certificate.
Isolation Hospital.
The absence of a Hospital for the reception of
cases of an infectious character is, I can only repeat
as in all my Annual Reports, much needed in a large
and increasing neighbourhood such as this ; I have
however reason to hope that an institution of this kind
will in the near future be provided. Great progress
has been made in London and many large towns
and parishes for making this very necessary
provision.
With regard to the important question of disinfection,
I can only repeat that we are placed somewhat
at a disadvantage in not being provided with
a steam disinfector, this however will be a necessary
accessory to the Hospital.
Water Supply.
I observe with pleasure that your Council have taken
steps to secure a constant supply for the whole District,
and that the various owners have been required to
make the necessary alterations to the fittings for that
purpose. A more liberal supply of water is a great
point gained, and I believe that your Surveyor has
insisted upon draw-off taps being fixed in all new
houses.