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Hornsey 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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The surgeon attends monthly and the masseuse three times
weekly for the treatment of elementary school children and
children under five.
The following are the statistics for the year: —
| Surgeon. | Masseuse. | |
|---|---|---|
| Sessions held | 10 | 131 |
| Children treated | 90 | 337 |
| ,, attendances | 102 | 390 |
The cost, which is divided proportionately between the Education
and Maternity and Child Welfare Committees, was
£28 13s. 1d. for the treatment of children under five years.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
The Minister of Health requires information on extensions
or developments regarding—
(1) Water supply.
(2) Drainage and sewerage.
(3) Rivers and streams—Prevention of pollution.
(4) Closet accommodation.
(5) Public cleansing.
(6) Sanitary inspection of the area.
(7) Smoke abatement.
(8) Schools.
All these essential services are fully developed and maintained
at the highest possible level of efficiency.
HOUSING.
The five-year programme initiated in 1930 for the closing
and demolition of houses unfit for habitation and the re-housing
of their occupants in modern flats has been carried out steadily
and is nearing completion.
The Borough is now practically in the position of having no
unfit houses in use as dwellings.
The steps by which this position has been attained are set
out below: —