[Report 1911] / Medical Officer of Health, Chesterfield Borough.

Chesterfield (England). Borough Council.

Date:: 1911

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Credit: [Report 1911] / Medical Officer of Health, Chesterfield Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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I I J I'® diarrhoea of large dimensions. It is noteworthy tliat the town water supply never fell below 25 days’ reserve, and this figure, low as it is, combined with the fact that the Gas and Water Hoard at no time restricted the supply, shows that there is no reason against proceeding as rapidly as possible with the con- version of the privy midden—that constant menace to the health of the Borough. Tlie unfortunate interval between the resigmation of Dr. Alexander and the appointment of Dr. Fox, had a great effect on the Infant ^lortality, as skilled advice as to infants was withdrawn, just at the time—the Summer months— when it would have been most beneficial. The work of the year has been much facilitated by the assistance of members of the Committee, Mr. Wood, and the Corporation officials. HERBERT PECK. F. A. SHARPE.