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Deptford 1948

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

Published
1949
Pages
18
Tables
20

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20 tables in this report

  • Page 4
    VITAL STATISTICS. The tables following give the important vital statistics for 1948, together with comparative figures for the previous year:-
    Area of the Borough1,564 acres,
    1947.1948.
  • Page 5
    INFECTIOUS DISEASES 1948.
    Typhoid fever- cases- deaths.
  • Page 5
    The work of disinfection and disinfestation has continued to be carried out at the temporary Disinfecting Station and Bathing Centre at the South Eastern Hospital, the Council's establishments having been destroyed by enemy action in July, 1944.
  • Page 5
    BATHING CENTRE.
  • Page 6
    SANITARY INSPECTION. The following tables illustrate the work carried out bythe Sanitary Inspectors during the year under review:-
  • Page 6
    SUMMARY OF IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE SANITARY INSPECTORS.
  • Page 7
    FOOD INSPECTIONS. VISITOR TO PREMISES
  • Page 7
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
    Date.Nature of Offence.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
  • Page 7
    FOOD AND DRUGS.
    Notices served under Section 13, Food & Drugs Act5
    Milk.Others.Total.
  • Page 9
    FOOD SAMPLED.
  • Page 10
    During the year 47 samples of ice cream were subjected to the Methylene Blue test with the following results:-
  • Page 10
    These samples were also tested for the presence of B.Coli with the following results:-
  • Page 10
    RODENT CONTROL. The Block System of Rodent Control terminated in December 1947 and during the year under review investigations and operations were carried on by a Supervisor and an Operator.
  • Page 11
    THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937. In conformity with Section 128, the following is an epitomised statement of the administration of this Act:- Inspections.
    Inspections.Number ofWrittenNotices.Occupiers Prosecuted.
  • Page 11
    Defects Found.
    Number of Defects.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M.Inspector.
  • Page 12
    TUBERCULOSIS.
  • Page 12
    DISPENSARY.
  • Page 12
    TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE.
  • Page 12
    CHILD LIFE PROTECTION.
  • Page 13
    HOUSING. During the year 9 houses were represented as unfit for human habitation.