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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

Deptford 1937

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

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28
SANITARY WORK.

Table: In accordance with my usual practice, I submit herewith the general statement as to the past year's work, together with comparative figures for previous years :—

In accordance with my usual practice, I submit herewith the general statement as to the past year's work, together with comparative figures for previous years :—

1931193219331934193519361937
Total primary inspections7,5926,6528,1668,03910,8548,18411,040
Total re-inspections20,46117,28418,10517,70420,11216,90623,779
Total Intimation Notices served3,5522,6232,7482,6562,8502,4313,121
Total Statutory Notices served1,104687777632698658805
Total Housing Act Notices served12101841-1
Total premises on which works were completed3,9412,9903,1162,9773,2562,8632,997
Total improvements effected during the year14,11610,92812,44011,18511,3019,9471,1210

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I am satisfied that the high standard reached in previous years
has been maintained.
In addition to the above, 2,050 inspections and calls have been
made by the Food Inspector, Mr. Yates. 255 visits were made to
St. George's Wharf by Inspector Webster for the purpose of the
examination of imported foods.