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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
Tottenham 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Insect Pests
Insect pests are treated as hitherto by the application of "D.D.T " Some
concern has been expressed of certain types of insect developing an immunity to
the treatment. This can best be prevented by the use of the insecticide in
sufficient strength, as sub-lethal doses may produce immunity, and it is,
therefore, our practice to maintain an application of at least 5% D.E.T. in
kerosene.
Summary of Disinfestation Work During 1953
| Cause | Private Houses | Council Houses | Other Premises | Totals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | Rooms | Other Premises | ||||||
| Houses | Rooms | Houses | Rooms | |||||
| Ants | 7 | - | - | - | 4 schools 1 canteen 1 school kitchen | 7 | - | 6 |
| Bees | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Beetles | 25 | 25 | - | - | 1 school | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| Bugs | 124 | 271 | 3 | 10 | - | 127 | 281 | - |
| Earwigs | 2 | 7 | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | - |
| Fleas | 5 | 18 | - | - | - | 5 | 18 | - |
| Flies | - | - | - | - | 3 canteens | - | - | 3 |
| Lice | 3 | 7 | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | - |
| Moths | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - |
| Woodworm | 7 | 9 | - | - | - | 7 | 9 | - |
| Totals | 177 | 341 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 180 | 351 | 10 |
Disinfestation upon the removal to Council dwellings was carried out in 140
instances,
Inspections Carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors
Appointments and Interviews 1,168
Cinemas and Halls 48
Complaints Investigated 3,950
Conveniences and Urinals 90
Drains Defective 394
Drains Tested 799
Factories with Mechanical Power 487
Factories without Mechanical Power 62
Food Poisoning 50
Food Premises
Bakehouses 100
Butchers 276