[Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Leeds City.

  • Leeds (England). City Council.
Date:
1966
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Credit: [Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Leeds City. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    case of syphilis. New infections with syphilis were virtually unknown in Leeds for a period of 10 years and, although the numbers of new infections remain small, the trend is steadily upwards. The immigrant populations still contribute disproportionately to the numbers of cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea. Health Centres Work in planning and discussions with general practitioners continued during the year and it is gratifying that interest in this method of provid¬ ing services has increased substantially. Cervical Cytology Arrangements for cervical cytology commenced in January and are avail¬ able at five centres. Expansion of this service depends, in the first place, on the availability of laboratory services and these, in turn, upon the supply of trained technicians. Brucellosis Two cases of human brucellosis occurred during the year. The infec¬ tion was found in two herds and appropriate measures, including heat treatment of the milk, were taken. Although the number of cases is small, this is a serious disease in humans and Leeds and its neighbouring authorities have been very active throughout the year in applying control measures. Acknowledgements Again it is a pleasure to acknowledge the help we have received from colleagues in other branches of the Health Service, other Departments of the Corporation and Government Departments. My sincere thanks are due to the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Members of the Health Committee for their interest and support throughout the year. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, D.B. BRADSHAW XI1