The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
City's Population
 Quoted As 1O2,5OO;
 Milk Supply Lauded
Health Officers Annual Statement Submitted to Mayor TO-day-Makes Recommendations to Preserve
 Community Well-Being

Waterbury's health conditions throughout 1883 were excellent Health Oficer Dr E. J. Godfrey points out in his annual report submitted to Mayor Frank Hayes to-day. In his report Dr God frey reviews activities of the de- pertinent for the past year and makes several recommendations which he feels. if adopted, will as- sist in preserving the health of the community. One of the fea- lures of the report is the popula- tion figure given Waterbury. Bas- ing his figure upon latest informa- ton from the United States census bureau. Dr Godfrey gives Water bury's population as 102,500.
 During the past year 1,109 local persons died in Waterbury while 57 local residents died out of town. There were 147 nonresident deaths in the city. also. Women out numbered the men in the number of deaths by a margin of 30.
 There were 1856 births in Wa terbury and 12 local births were re- ported from out-of-tOwn. There were 429 nonresident births in Waterbury. The males outnum- bered the females by a margin of S4. There were 25 colored chill drep born in the city.
 AAtotal of 1,154 communicable diseases was reported as compared with TOT in 1892. Deaths from communicable diseases totalled 1S5 this year as against 1SG for 1882. Diphtheria increased in the city during the year. jumping from 17 cases. in 1882. to 33, in 1893. The majority of those affected, how ever. were adults, proving, 1t is pointed out. the value of proven tative measures taken by the health department among school children. Reference Is also made to the sscar- let fever epidemic early in the year.
 Dr Godfrey points out that 99 per cent of the local public school children are vaccinated and that the other one per cent have been by their family physicians. There is only q small percentage of pa- rcc'al school children unvaccin- ated.
 Waterbury's milk supply is praised in the report. The worl; of the sanitary inspectors has been very thorough, Dr Godfrey stated, as well as that of the staff in the labratory. During the year AS food handlers were examined. Five pre-school clinics were con- ducted ,o immunize school chil- drcn against diphtheria and small pox and the nurses of the health pertinent also carried on inten- .a work in the schools. Thanks is given the teachers for their CO., operation. The work in the dental clinic is also outlined in the report
 The present rabies epidemic is described. There were IS positive cases up to October 1st, Dr God frey reports, and 120 persons were given anti-ra bic treatment. No rabies was found in humans bitten by mad dogs. The opening of the new dog pound is referred to by Dr. Godfrey as we'll as the great amount of work being done at the slaughter house. This year $4.360 was taken in in fees at the slaugh- ter house. The place was opened late in 1892 and to date the sum of $7,138.5O has been realized in fees. The closing of the isola- tion hospital is also referred to.
 Dr Godfrey, in his report, cri- ticises those parents who are able to pay for their doctors services, but yet who send their children to the free clinics which, he declares, are set up purely to care for per sons without money. In his report he recommends an ordinance pro- viding for the licensing of fish mar kets. meat markets, restaurants bakeries, drug stores and so forth He also recommends that the anti tuberculosis work be under the di- rect supervision of the health de. partment. The report, in full, is as follows:
 GENERAL ACTIVITIES
 Although during the past year there was continuance of the eco- homie and financial distress which is prevalent throughout the coun- try we are gratified to find there was no evidence of depi ession of health in this city. The health department has been conducted along the usual lines, in accord. ance with modern practices. This report will give an idea of the inn portance and value of health pro- lection insofar as reducing dis cases, death rates and preventable diseases are concerned.
 PERSONNEL CHANGES
 Dr Abe s. Brown was reinstated after a years leave of absence. suc- ceeding Dr M. J. Fox, incumbent. who resigned.
 NEW LAWS
 During December, 1892. an amendment to the slaughter house law was adopted by the board of aldermen. It states that no animal shall be slaughtered at the munic- ipal abattoir unless a licensed vet erinary is present.
 DAIRY. MILK AND FOOD.
 Great care has been taken to protect the milk supply, which on the whole has been exceptionally good. A little difficulty was experi- enced due to the fact that some dealers tried to sell cheap milk. This was checked very carefully and the practice stopped. It is noted there is an increase in the number of vendors selling within city limits. All are purchasing milk from approved dairies. On the whole, the barns and milk houses were found clean and orderly when visited by the inspector and the Hlllh AdhuACn HI d AlOol ouhibdiy manner. A new state board of milk control has been established, con- sisting of three persons, appointed by the governors who have been given power to investigate and reg ulate the milk industry of this state. Their work does not inter- fere with our local regulations Restaurants. bakeries and other food establishments have been carefully supervised by the inspec- tor. Frozen ice manufacturers have also been kept under surveil- lance.
 MEDICAL INSPECTION
 Routine physical examinations were held in all the public and parochial grammar schools. Most of the defects found were remedial Eye examinations and diphtheria immunization work vas also done in all the schools. At the begin. ming of the school term eye exam nations were held in the higt schools, every student being ex. amined and those taking part ir --I At.A hn~e .<