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
Wood Green 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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firm, under the Food and Drugs Act 1938. The firm pleaded guilty
to the charge of delivering a bottle of milk to a customer which
contained a piece of paper. A fine of £5 was imposed, together
with costs of £2 2s.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
Inspections and Reinspections of dwelling houses:—
Total 3,263
Enquiries in connection with Infectious Diseases:—
Total 312
Inspections of registered premises:—
Total 1,677
Miscellaneous Inspections:—
Total 462
Work Carried Out:—
Drains reconstructed 4
Drains repaired 143
New water closets 5
Water closets repaired 105
Premises cleansed, etc. 8
Rooms disinfested 70
Accumulation of refuse removed 14
Keeping of animals discontinued 1
Dampness to premises remedied 430
Houses repaired 456
Miscellaneous 140
Total 1,376
Investigations in connection with Housing Applications:-
Total 2
Rent Restrictions Acts
Certificates granted under the above heading during 1951:—
Total 1
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers prosecuted | ||
| Factories without mechanical power | 40 | 53 | — | — |
| Factories with mechanical power | 183 | 148 | 8 | — |
| Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Total | 225 | 203 | 8 | — |