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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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Table: Articles disinfected or destroyed:—

Articles disinfected or destroyed:—

Disinfected.Destroyed
Bedding and bedclothing884
Wearing apparel (including 572 articles for abroad)613—
Carpets, rugs, cushions, curtains3—
Others32—
7364

Table: The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

Rats.Mice.
(1)Number of complaints received746165
(2)Number of premises visited1,304235
(3)Number of visits by Rodent Control Assistants4,347679
(4)Number of premises which received treatment by Rodent Control Assistants:—
Dwellings732107
Business7144
(5)Number of Council premises (included in (4) ) (not including Council dwellings)42

Table: Laboratory Examinations re Food, Milk and Water.

Laboratory Examinations re Food, Milk and Water.

Examinations made31.3.63Quarter 30.6.63ending 30.9.6331.12.63Total for 12 months
Water—22—4
Milk and Cream——112
Ice Cream—25221461
Other Foods22116