[Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Yeovil U.D.C. / Borough.

  • Yeovil (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1925
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Credit: [Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Yeovil U.D.C. / Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    To the Chairman and Members of the Health Committee. Gentlemen, I have the honour to present the following report, which deals with the Health and Sanitary circumstances of the Borough for the year ending December 31st, 1925. The Maternity Home was opened by Dr. G. W. Savage, County Medical Officer of Health, on May 27th. It is gratifying to note that the death rate is less than it has been in any previous year, with the exception of 1923 (7.8) ; whilst the Infant Mortality is low, it is a little higher than the lowest ever recorded for the Borough, 1923 (34-8). The housing shortage still continues to be the cause of over-crowding in the Borough. There are a large number of houses occupied by two or more families. I have pleasure in thanking all Members of the Staff for their loyal and able support, and also the Chairman and Members of the Sanitary Committee for their ready support and assistance. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, March, 1926. CHARLES W. GEE.