[Report 1921] / Medical Officer of Health, Ramsgate Borough.

  • Ramsgate (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1921
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    Health Office, 26, Albion Place, Ramsgate. April, 1922. Zb His Worship the Mayor, to the Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Ramsgate. Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1 beg to present my Annual Report for the year 1921 on the Health and Sanitation of the Borough and on the School Medical Service, prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health and Board of Education. On the whole the vital statistics for the Borough compare favourably with those for similar districts and for the rest of England and Wales. The somewhat increased prevalence of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria towards the end of the year was not unexpected, coinciding with an increased prevalence in the country generally and following a series of years in which the incidence of these diseases was exceptionally low in the Borough. The facilities available through the Borough Bacteriological Laboratory proved very useful in preventing the spread of Diphtheria and it is gratifying to know that the assistance rendered in early diagnosis, detection of “ carrier ” cases, etc., was appreciated by the medical practitioners of the Borough. I would acknowledge the assistance rendered by my medical colleagues, the loyal co-operation of all the members of the staff of the department, and would express my gratitude to the Chairmen of Committees and Members of the Council for their courtesy during the year. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, W. J. BANNISTER, Medical Officer of Health and School Medical Officer.