[Report 1950] / Medical Officer of Health, Congleton Borough.

  • Congleton (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1950
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Credit: [Report 1950] / Medical Officer of Health, Congleton Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The most serious factor at present effecting the state of health of the community is the shortage of houses. During the year only 59 families •Were re-housed in houses erected by the Council and on December 31st there was a waiting list of 700 families. Many of these are living under appalling conditions and much mental and physical ill health has undoubtedly been brought about by disruption of family life by over- crowding and by domestic quarrels resulting when one or more families live under the same roof. I have commented in my report on the shortage of the town’s water supply. For very many years the water supply of the town has been grossly inadequate in quantity, but at last it seems probable that the serious shortage will be remedied when the new supply becomes available next year. I wish to place on record my thanks to all members of the staff for their loyal service and to members of the Council for their continued co-operation. I beg to remain, Your obedient Servant, C. DOVE CORMAC, Medical Officer of Health,