[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Milford Haven U.D.C.

Milford Haven (Wales). Urban District Council.

Date:: 1952

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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Milford Haven U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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2 It is satisfactory to note a drop in the number of fresh eases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis from 13 in 1951 to 10 in 1952* On the other hand there was an increase of deaths duo to Pulmonary Tuberculosis. There were no eases and no deaths from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis during the year. There was a decrease in both the number of Immunisations against Diphtheria, and vaccinations against Smallpox, over the preceding year. 85#2% of Milk supplies proved to bo satisfactory. This is not quite so high as tho preceding year, but must still be considered satisfactory, 92.3/? of Ice-Cream samples were satisfactory. This is a high percentage and must be considered most satisfactory. The Council's Housing Programme continued at a high level of efficiency during the year. The provision of large numbers of new houses has undoubtedly had beneficial effect upon all the Vital Statistics, apart from the personal beneficial effect upon the persons rehoused. There is still, however, a hard core of housing problems. The marriage rate remains fairly high in the District, and every newly wed couple look forward to a home of their own. Also the general increase of the older age-groups requires thought to be given to the housing problems of the aged. Part II of this Report reflects the volume of work carried on by tho Public Health and other Departments of the Council. In conclusion I wish to thank all members of the Council, and Officers, for their continued courtesy and co-operation. I remain, Your obedient Servant, W. J. Y. SPEEDY.