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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
Wembley 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Offices.
Number on the register — 290.
| Defects. | Found. | Remedied. |
|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | — | — |
| Want of ventilation | — | — |
| Overcrowding | 1 | — |
| Sanitary accommodation:— | ||
| Insufficient | 2 | — |
| Unsuitable or defective | 1 | — |
| Not separate sexes | 1 | 2* |
| Obnoxious effluvia | — | - |
| Other nuisances | 2 | 1 |
| Totals | 7 | 3 |
* One defect found in 1946 remedied in 1947.
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:—
Infectious diseases 514
Cancer 34
Vermin (routine protection from) 73
Miscellaneous 25
Articles disinfected or destroyed:—
Disinfected. Destroyed.
Bedding and bedclothing 2,532 45
Wearing apparel 31 Nil
Carpets, rugs, cushions 61 1
Others 1 Nil
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
Work carried out during the year:—
(1) Number of premises visited 2,556
(2) Number of visits by Sanitary Inspectors 260
(3) Number of visits by Rodent Control Assistants
12,863
(4) Number of premises found to be infested 847
(5) Number of premises which received treatment
by Rodent Control Assistants 807
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