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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
Heston and Isleworth 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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| 1941. | 1946. | |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin preparations distributed under Ministry of Food Scheme. | ||
| Black currant puree (tins). | 2,670 | — |
| Black currant juice (bottles). | 475 | — |
| Cod liver oil (bottles). | 1,231 | — |
| Municipal Restaurants. | 2 | — |
| Meals supplied at British Restaurants. | 101,804 | — |
| Nursing Homes. No. registered at end of year, | ||
| - nursing homes. | 1 | 2 |
| - maternity homes. | 1 | 1 |
| - nursing and maternity homes. | 1 | 1 |
| Superannuation Acts. No. of employees examined. | 18 | 15 |
8.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
There was no significant change in the sanitary circumstances of the area as compared with 1940. A summary of the work of the inspectors in regard to general sanitation is given below:-
| 1941. | 1940. | |
|---|---|---|
| Visits re complaint or remedy of nuisances. | 4,143 | 4,080 |
| Inspections of piggeries. | 1 | 24 |
| Inspections of stables. | — | 71 |
| Inspections of urinals. | 10 | 2 |
| Visits re infectious disease. | 415 | 472 |
| Smoke observations. | 25 | 158 |
| Inspections re offensive trades. | 17 | 47 |
| Inspections of tents, vans and sheds. | 4 | 54 |
| Inspections of common lodging houses. | 8 | 8 |
| Inspections of shops re sanitary arrangements. | — | 1 |
| Inspections of factories, workplaces, etc. | 166 | 367 |
| Houses disinfested. | 19 | 14 |
| Inspections of canal boats. | 4 | 32 |