[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Burnley R.D.C.

  • Burnley (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1952
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    REPORT OP THE MEDICAL OFFICER OP HEAI.TH POR THE YEi\R 1952. To the Chairman and Members of Burnley Rural District Council. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present to you my Annual Report for the year 1952. The year in question v/as a relatively good year from the health point of viev?. The infantile mortality rate maintained a steady decline, and, I am. pleased to say, is the lowest that I have pleasure in recording. In spite of this, however, there are still gaps in our defence against potential disease. There are too many reports of positive T.B. milk samples. There are too many unsatisfactory private water supplies in the district, and the inspections of food shops and food preparing premises, although performed twice yearly, could he better supervised. Much vigilance is still necessary to maintain health, for very little leeway is allowed between that and disease. I should like to express my appreciation of the support I have received from my.staff and the Committee during the past year. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, R. E. ROBINSON.