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certain of the poorer streets of the Borough. Legal proceedings for breach
of the Public Health (London) Act, were taken in 11 instances.
During the year 414 premises were disinfected after cases of infectious
or other disease, including 120 rooms which had been in occupation by
persons suffering from Tuberculosis. In addition 207 rooms were disinfected
for the presence of bugs and other vermin, and were subsequently
stripped and cleansed by the owners.
Three hundred and twenty-six school children were reported by the
school-nurses to be in a verminous condition, and 318 visits to homes
were paid in connection with these cases.
Fifteen cases of Scabies were reported during the year, and 17 visits
to homes were paid in connection with these cases.
Workrooms (Women Employees).
Number of workrooms inspected 875
„ workrooms measured 43
„ workroom cards given 31
„ outworkers premises inspected 85
„ laundries inspected 21
„ factories inspected 11
The woman Sanitary Inspector also paid 45 visits to homes in consequence
of complaints received as to old age pensioners living under
neglected and insanitary conditions. She also undertakes the supervision
of the Women's Sanitary Convenience at the World's End.