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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

Fulham 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949.
The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent
Operatives during the year:-

Table: TYPE OF PROPERTY.

TYPE OF PROPERTY.

Local Authority.Dwelling Houses.Business and Industrial Premises.Total.
l. No. of complaints received.68598783
2. No. of properties inspected.8434831,326
3. No. of properties found to be infested with rats. Major. Minor.36536401
4. No, of properties found to fee infested with mice.31959378
5. No. of properties treated. (a) Rate.36536401
(b) Mice.31959378
6. No. of Notices served under section 4. (a) Treatment. (b) Structural works. i.e. proofing. No. of Notices served under the Public Health London Act, 1936.9110
7. No. of visits made by Rodent Operatives.5,8489536,801