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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
Ruislip-Northwood 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Meat Inspection.
Carcases Inspected and Condemned.
| Cattle exclud'g Cows. | Cows | Calves. | Sheep &c Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Killed | 12 | — | 88 | 985 | 468 |
| Number Inspected | 12 | — | 88 | 985 | 468 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis. Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 1 | — | — | 6 | 4 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 8.33 | - | - | 0.61 | 1.06 |
| Tuberculosis only. | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | — | — | — | 10 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 16.66 | - | - | - | 2.12 |
Housing Statistics.
Number of New Houses erected during the year, i.e., Houses,
Bungalows and Flats:
(а) Total (including numbers given separately under (b) 2,246
(b) (i) By the Local Authority Nil
(ii) By other Local Authorities Nil
(iii) By other bodies and persons Nil
Housing.
1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 174
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 633
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
head (1) above) which were inspected and
recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 and 1932 40
(6) Number of inspections made for the purpose 100
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