[Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough.

  • Arundel (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1944
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    To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of'the BOROUGH OF ARUKDEL. Town Hall, ARUIflEL July, 1945. Gentlemen, I have the honour to present to you my sixth Annual Report on the health of the Borough and the work of the Public Health Department during the year 1944e The restrictions, on grounds of national security, previously imposed on the publication of populations and other statistics in the Annual Report have been withdrawn and it is now possible to give in full the Vital Statistics for the whole of the war years. It is gratifying to note that the general health of the community has been well maintained in spite of over 5 years of total war. The birth rate for the year shows a marked increase of 5.18 per 1,000 population over that of the previous year, and the death rate a further decrease of 2.67 per 1,000 population on that of 1943, which was itself a very low figure. The Registrar General's estimate of the Borough’s population at mid 1944 is 2,355, an increase of 125 over that at mid 1943 and 13 less than at mid 1938. During the year, the Borough has been remarkably free from infectious diseases, no cases of Diphtheria or Enteric Fever being notified and only one of Scarlet Fever* The Diphtheria immunisation campaign has been sustained during the year and the high percentage of children protected has been maintained. The post war problems of the Borough, particularly housing are being tackled with energy and it is hoped that the most successful termination of the war in Europe will enable an early recommencement of building work in the Borough. In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks to the members of the Council for their continued support and to Mr, Gates for his loyal co-operation and assistance. I am, Your obedient Servant, E. WARD. Medical Officer of Health,