[Report 1965] / Medical Officer of Health, Crosby Borough.

  • Crosby (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1965
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Credit: [Report 1965] / Medical Officer of Health, Crosby Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Public Health Department, 22, The Esplanade, Waterloo, Liverpool 22. Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present the 29th Annual Report on the health of the Borough of Crosby. The health of the district remained satisfactory during the year. There were 461 cases of infectious disease notified, compared with 884 in 1964. The reduction was mainly in cases of measles. The numbers of other infectious diseases were comparatively small and there were no cases of poliomyelitis or diphtheria during the year. The birth rate at 17.7 per 1,000 population declined when compared with the figure of 19.3 last year, but there was also a slight decline in the infantile death rate at 21.3 per 1,000 live births, compared with 24.9 in 1964. The actual number of infant deaths was 22. The general death rate increased to 12.3 per 1,000 population, com- pared with 11.3 in 1964. There were no maternal deaths. The public health inspectors have maintained their high standard of work during the year, although additional responsibilities are constantly being placed upon them. A summary of their work is included in the body of the Report. Delegated Health and Welfare Services The year under review has been a satisfactory one, with the various services continuing in demand. Although there have been some changes in staff, a full staff has been maintained and have carried out their work in the Borough very satisfactorily. Full details of this work will be found in the body of the Report. An important and interesting development occurred during the year by the establishment of a Mental Health After Care Clinic in Crosby. This is held in Local Authority Premises and is attended by the Con- sultant Psychiatrist and the Mental Welfare Staff. The Mental Welfare Officers are able to make appointments for any patients that they see during their After-Care Visits and whom they feel need a follow-up visit to the Psychiatrist, and in the same way, the Psychiatrists refer patients on leaving hospital to these Climes for follow-up and advice. The Clinic has been very successful and has been a valuable contribution to the effective- ness of the Mental Health Service.