London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Deptford 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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Bathing Centre
| Number of school children who received baths (other than for scabies) | 1,099 |
| Number of school children who received baths for the treatment of scabies | 24 |
| Adults who received baths (other than for scabies) | 423 |
| Scabies baths for adults | 46 |
Water Supply
The water supply for domestic purposes for the whole of the Borough
is obtained from the mains of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Routine bacteriological examination is not normally carried out by
the Council but the Water Board have supplied information on the
bacteriological purity when requested.
The water supply has been fully satisfactory throughout the year.
Certificates in accordance with Section 95 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, that dwelling houses had a proper and efficient water supply
were issued in respect of 185 new premises comprising 23 houses and
162 flats.
Inspections
| Number on Register | Number of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Notices Written | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| (1) Factories in which Sections 1, 2,3,4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 41 | 65 | 1 | – |
| (2) Factories not included in (1) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 300 | 281 | 32 | – |
Defects Found
| Sanitary Conveniences: | Found | Remedied | Referred | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To H.M. Inspector | By H.M. Inspector | |||
| Unsuitable or Defective | 33 | 33 | – | 6 |