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Hornsey 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Fluoridation of Drinking Water
Hornsey's water has a low fluoride content of 0.15 parts per million.
Research carried out during the last decade suggests that people who
drink water which contains so little fluoride are more susceptible to
dental caries.
Everyone realises the vast amount of discomfort and ill-health
caused by dental caries and the question of whether or not fluoride
should be added to public water supplies is one which must be decided.
1,780 visits were paid to shops and, apart from a number of minor
infringements, which were dealt with, the provisions of the Shops Act
have been well observed.
INSPECTION OF SHOPS

Fifty-three written notices were served and as a result the following defects were remedied.

Lighting provided43
Ventilation provided3
Heating provided1
Staff room provided15
Sanitary Accommodation provided13
Sanitary Accommodation labelled11
Washing facilities provided30
Seats for shop assistants3
Number of shops cleansed56
Abstract of Act not exhibited19