London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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| Lace | ...... | ...... | 4 |
| Curtains, etc. | ...... | ...... | 3 |
| Furniture and upholstery | ...... | ...... | 2 |
| Brass articles | ...... | ...... | 1 |
| Feather sorting | ...... | ...... | 2 |
| Christmas cards, crackers | ...... | ...... | 2 |
Number on the register — 301.
| Defects. | Found. | Remedied. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | ...... | ...... | 1 | 1 |
| Want of ventilation | ...... | ...... | - | - |
| Overcrowding | ...... | ...... | 1 | 2 |
| Sanitary accommodation:— | ||||
| Insufficient | ...... | ...... | 1 | 8 |
| Unsuitable or defective | ...... | ...... | 5 | 2 |
| Not separate sexes | ...... | ...... | ...... | ...... |
| Obnoxious effluvia | ...... | ...... | — | — |
| Other nuisances | ...... | ...... | — | — |
| Totals | ...... | ...... | 8 | 8 |
Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:—
| Infectious diseases | ...... | ...... | 459 |
| Cancer | ...... | ...... | 27 |
| Vermin (routine protection from) | ...... | ...... | 32 |
| Miscellaneous | ...... | 40 |
Articles disinfected or destroyed-;—
| Disinfected. | Destroyed. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bedding and bedclothing | 2,364 | 45 |
| Wearing apparel | 53 | 12 |
| Carpets, rugs, cushions | 52 | Nil |
| Others | 14 | Nil |
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
Work carried out during the year:—
(1) Number of premises visited 1,898
(2) Number of visits by Sanitary Inspectors 211