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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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Disinfection and Cleansing The following is a summary of the work of disinfection, disinfestation and cleansing:—
| Premises disinfected (infectious disease) | 103 |
| Premises disinfected (requests) | 226 |
| Premises disinfected (verminous condition) | 375 |
| Premises disinfected (removals) | 1 |
| Total number of articles disinfected 11 | 18,030 |
| Books disinfected | 68 |
| Number of articles destroyed at owner's request | 332 |
In addition there was a small amount of disinfestation undertaken on
behalf of the Admiralty in respect of stores of bedding at the Royal
Victoria Yard, Grove Street, Deptford, and £42 was received from the
Admiralty in respect of this service.
Bathing Centre
| Number of school children who received baths (other than for scabies) | 968 |
| Number of school children who received baths for the treatment of scabies and impetigo | 22 |
| Adults who received baths (other than for scabies) | 267 |
| Scabies baths for adults | 5 |
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 40 new premises.
THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937
The following is an epitomised statement of the administration of the
Act. The inspections, visits, etc., are carried out by the District Sanitary
Inspectors.