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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
Crayford 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Particulars of the action taken in 1944, for the eradication of the Bed Bug are as follows:—
| Number of | Infested | Disinfested |
|---|---|---|
| Council Houses | 18 | 18 |
| Other Houses | 6 | 6 |
| Public Shelters | 3 | 3 |
HOUSING STATISTICS.
(1). Inspection of Dwelling-Houses.
(1) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 1148
Number of inspections made for that
purpose 2262
(2) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
sub-head (1) above) which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 and 1932 1
Number of inspections made for that
purpose 6
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in
a state so dangerous or injurious to health
as to be unfit for human habitation 1
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of
those referred to under the preceding subheading)
found not to be in all respects
reasonably fit for human habitation 1101
(2). Remedy of defects during the year without Service
of formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered
fit in consequence of informal action by the
Local Authority or their Officers 1101
(3). Action under Statutory Powers during the year.
Statutory Notices under Housing or Public
Health Acts 0
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