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Deptford 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]

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As the result of one recommendation made, and a deputation from
the Conference to the Council, it was agreed that dependent
contacts of tuberculous persons in cases where the family was in
receipt of relief from the Public Assistance Committee, should be
granted extra nourishment in addition to the ordinary family
allowance. This instance will serve to indicate the value of the
work that can be done by this particular body.
Looking back over the year, we feel that real progress has been
made. Looking forward, we realise how much there is still to be
done, and know that we must not relax our efforts to enlist the
help and sympathy of the community to aid us in the great fight.