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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 1938

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

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30
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 :—

1932193319341935193619371938
Total primary inspections 6,6528,1668,03910,8548,18411,0409,505
Total re-inspections - 17,28418,10517,70420,11216,90623,77919,968
Total Intimation Notices served 2,6232,7482,6562,8502,4313,1212,694
Total Statutory Notices served 687777632698658805824
Total Housing Act Notices served 101841–132
Total premises on which works were completed - 2,9903,1162,9773,2562,8632,9972,585
Total improvements effected during the year - 10,92812,44011,18511,3019,9471,121011,425

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I am satisfied that the high standard reached in previous years
has been maintained, and the apparent decline in 1938 is due to the
fact that Inspector Troughton, who was engaged in a temporary capacity,
resigned in December, 1937, and was not replaced. A further cause is
to be found in the extra duties which the Inspectors are called upon
to perform in connection with Housing.
In addition to the above, 1,925 inspections and calls have been
made by the Food Inspector, Mr. Yates. 251 visits were made to
St. George's Wharf by Inspector Webster for the purpose of the
examination of imported foods.