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
Sutton and Cheam 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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Type of premises cleared
of Rate and Mice.
Dwelling-houses (Mainly
in Gardens) 288
Foodshops and food
premises 19
Non-food shops and
stores 11
Offices 2
Factories 5
Parks, Allotments and
Nurseries. 4
Miscellaneous 2
Poultry farms and pig
styes 2
Inns 3
336
Methods employed in clearing
336 prrmises of Rats & Mice.
Poison baits 313
Trapping 15
Gassing 7
Rat & Mouse proofing
6
Accumulations .removed
4
Drains repaired 10
Other means 9
364
SCHOOLS.
The sanitary condition and water supply of the Schools
are satisfactory.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
Fifteen bug-infested houses were dealt with as follows:-
| Council Houses Other Houses | By the use of | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Insecticides | Thermatox | Hydrocyanic (H.C.N.)Gas | |
| - | - | — | |
| 13 , | 2 | - | |
The work of disinfestation has continued to be carried
out upon the lines indicated in previous Reports.
The Insecticide used was "Fuminol".
SHOPS ACT. 1934.
One hundred and seventy-four visits were made in
connection with Section 10 of the Shops Act, 1934.
(20)