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Sutton and Cheam 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]

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Section.No. of manhole s pre-baited.Unpoisoned baits laid.No. of manholes poison baited.
Complete bait takes.Partial bait takes.Baits not taken.
A183-158
B10--10-
C6511-5418
D24241810
Total.1171649736

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A second maintenance treatment will be commenced on the
29th February, 1949, when the bait used will be 10% Arsenious
Oxide and damped bread crumbs.
SCHOOLS.
The sanitary condition and water supply of the schools are
satisfactory.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.

Table: 41 bug infested houses were dealt with as follows:-

41 bug infested houses were dealt with as follows:-

By the use of
Insecticides.Hydrocyanic Gas. (H.C.N)
Council Houses.11.-
Other Houses.30-

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The work of disinfection and disinfeststion has continued
to be carried out upon the lines indicated in previous reports.
The insecticides used were D.D.T. and Gammexane.
SHOPS ACT, 1954.
302 visits were made in connection with. Section 10 of the
Shops Act, 1934.
From action taken it is gratifying to report that an increasing
number of food premises have and are being fitted with
instantaneous water heaters. These provide a constant supply
of hot water, thus enabling employees to wash their hands, as
and when required before serving the public with food-stuffs.
The Inspectorial Staff of the Public Health Department is constantly
vigilant of the necessity to observe and if necessary
enforce the taking of all hygienic precautions in the various
processes of food manufacture, storage and distribution. The
general co-operation of all connected with food supplies is much
appreciated.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS PREMISES.
The byelaws in connection with the business of hairdressers
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