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NUTRITION.
During war-time nutrition is a matter of considerable importance
and one which has taxed Government Departments and Local
Authorities alike.
During the year under review, the general nutrition of children
(toddlers and infants) attending Infant Welfare Centres has been
maintained at a high standard. In July, 1940, the Ministry of Food
introduced their war-time Milk Scheme, by which children below the
age of five years and expectant and nursing mothers receive one
pint per head per day. Mothers attending Centres were found to be
well-nourished. The supply of vitamin concentrates at Centres was
much appreciated, and with careful supervision no cases of deficiency
diseases need arise.
Health Visitors continue to discuss dietetic questions with mothers
at the Infant Welfare Centres and in their homes, where necessary
indicating desirable methods of cooking.
SHELL FISH (MOLLUSCAN).
Only a small quantity of shell fish is marketed in the district, and
is obtained chiefly from Billingsgate Market, London.
ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYELAWS.
The following Acts have been adopted:—
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890, Parts I, II and III.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1907, Parts I to VI and
VIII to X.
Private Street Works Act, 1892.
Public Health Act, 1925.
Public Libraries Acts, 1892-1919.
Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts, 1899-1923.
Byelaws in respect to the following are in force:—
Good Rule and Government.
Removal of House Refuse.
Nuisances.
Public Sanitary Conveniences.
Underground Rooms (Regulations).
Tents, Vans, Sheds, etc
Offensive Trades and Fish Frying.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
Houses of the Working Classes.
Removal of Offensive or Noxious Matters.
Slaughterhouses.
Pleasure Grounds.
Smoke Abatement.
Allotment Gardens (Rules).
Advertisements.
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