[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Swadlincote U.D.C.

  • Swadlincote (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1947
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    To the Chairman and Members of the Swadlincote District Urban District Council. Mr. Chairman, Madam and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present my Annual Report for the year, 1947. In spite of the altered conditions in which we now live the general health of the people has been maintained and gives cause for satisfaction. During the period there was no serious outbreak of infectious disease, although towards the end of the year there were a few cases of infantile paralysis and, with the co-operation of the County provision was made for their immediate treatment and orthopaedic aftercare. Of all the plans, the first and foremost must be that problem of supreme importance to health, namely. Housing, without immediate improvement of which little progress in health and well being can be attained. This problem is having your full and earnest consideration. If the great work of reconstruction is to be anything more than a return to the status quo, it must take in hand the renewal of the right spirit in men and women, as well as the rebuilding of houses, churches and towns. I should like to take the opportunity of thanking the Chairmen and Members of the Committees, the General Practitioners, Health Visitors and Heads of Departments and stalfs, and especially the staff of the Public Health Department. I am, Your obedient Servant, MALCOLM ALLAN, Medical Officer of Health. Public Health Department, Council Offices, SWADLINCOTE.