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Deptford 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

Published
1948
Pages
12
Tables
22

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22 tables in this report

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    GENERAL DATA. Area of Borough 1,564 acres. Estimated Civilian Population 73,380.
    Deptford.Comparative figures for London.
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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES 1947.
    Tvphoid fever-cases-deaths
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    DISINSECTION AND DISINFESTATION. The work of disinfection and disinfestation has continued to be carried out at the temporary Disinfecting Station and Bathing Centre at the South Eastern Hospital, the Council's establishments having been destroyed by enemy action in July, 1944.
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    BATHING CENTRE.
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    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE. Visit's paid by Health Visitors:-
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    CHILD LIFE PROTECTION.
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    gynaecologicAl clinic.
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    TUBERCULOSIS.
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    TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY. Cases on Dispensary Register 31/12/47 - 513.
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    TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE.
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    FOOD EXAMINATION.
    Sampling.Chemical.
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    FOOD EXAMINATION (Continued).
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    x Items which involved some further action.
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    Food examined at the Royal Victoria Yard on behalf of the Ministry of Food.
    ForReconditioning.Good Condition.Destroyed Animal Food.
  • Page 7
    Visits and Calls.
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    The completed programme of temporary accommodation is:-
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    • ARICA ROAD SITE, (48 Flats in two blocks of 3 storeys).
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    During the Municipal Year 1947, the following families were accommodated:- »
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    With regard to the Second Stage of the Council's Housing Programme, which was authorised by the Ministry of Hea1th for commencement during the first six months of 1948, the following developments were approved by the London County Council and tenders invited
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    FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
    MilkOthersTotal
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    THE FACTORIES ACT, 1957. In conformity with Section 128, the following is an epitomised statement of the administration of this Act:-
    Inspections.Number of Written Notices.Occupiers prosecuted.
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    DEFECTS FOUND.
    Number of Defects.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.