[Report 1949] / Medical Officer of Health, Earby U.D.C.

  • Earby (North Riding of Yorkshire, England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1949
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Credit: [Report 1949] / Medical Officer of Health, Earby U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Divisional Health Office, 19a High Street, Skiptono To the Chairman and Members of the Health Committee- Mr. Chairman and G-entlemen, I have pleasure in presenting to you the report for the year 1949, a year during which further progress has been made in the Public Health field. This report differs from that of 1948, in that all references to the health services operated by the Nest Riding County Council in the district have been removed from the main report and included as an appendix. These services are operated on a divisional basis and as No. 1 Division comprises the Urban Districts of Earby, Silsden, Barnoldswick and Skipton, and the Rural District of Skipton, it is difficult to break down the details and at the same time make an adequate commentary on this work. It was therefore considered that a comprehensive divisional report would be more informative and valuable, although a close liaison is maintained in the day to day work of the Local Authority and the Local Health authority. The report shows that the health of the district was generally satisfactory, and that the only prevalent disease was scarlet fever of a mild type. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking the Chairman and Members, the Clerk and other Officials, and the Staff of the Department for their kindness and courteous assistance throughout the year. I have the honour to be, Your obedient Servant, M. HUNTER. Medical Officer of Health.