[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Denbigh Borough.

  • Denbigh (Wales). Borough Council.
Date:
1947
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    TO THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND COUNCILLORS of the BOROUGH OF DENBIGH Ladies and Gentlemen, 1 have the honour to present the animal report for 1U47 on the health and sanitary conditions of the Borough. It is gratifying to report that the first part of the Housing Programme has almost been completed, and that we can look forward to some easing of the problem of overcrowding and insanitary conditions of living which exist in our town. There is a considerable increase in the birth rate, and a slight increase in the death rate. Of the causes of death, in general with the rest of the country, heart disease and cancer are the leading causes. In spite of intensive research and considerable progress made in treatment, the cause of cancer still eludes us, but with early diagnosis and with combined surgical and deep X - Ray therapy promptly carried out many excellent results are reported. It is unfortunate, however, that when,the doctor first sees the patient the disease is often in a late stage and not amenable to treatment. There were no deaths from Diphtheria, and one case only was notified. The immunisation of children under five was continued during the year, and obviously the wisdom of this undertaking is now amply confirmed by results. There was* a prolonged epidemic of Measles during the year, but no deaths resulted, also a severe epidemic of enterior poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) occurred throughout the country. We in Denbigh were fortunate in escaping this serious infection. I again acknowledge my indebtedness to Mr. M. E. Morris for his invaluable assistance. Yours faithfully, J. T. LEWIS.