London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Finsbury 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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Houses Let in Lodgings.
At the end of the year there were 478 houses on the Register.
These were regularly inspected and cleansing notices were served
in accordance with the bye-laws but rigid enforcement was impossible
owing to the difficulties prevailing in obtaining labour and materials.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
There are 7 premises within the Borough in which the business
of Rag and Bone Dealer is carried on. 12 visits were made to these
premises.
Smoke Emission.
29 complaints were received during the year regarding excessive
smoke emission. 118 smoke observations were made.
Mortuary.
6 Bodies were received at the mortuary attached to the Health
Centre premises.
The following table gives particulars of the disinfection work carried out during 1948 :—
| Diphtheria | 19 |
| Measles | 276 |
| Vermin and Scabies | |
| Scarlet Fever | 69 |
| Tuberculosis | |
| Whooping Cough | |
| Housing | 106 |
| St. Marks Hospital | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| By request | 98 |
A total number of 12,572 articles were disinfected, being chiefly
pillows, mattresses, bolsters, sheets, blankets and wearing apparel.
In addition 445,618 articles were disinfected prior to Export and fees
charged for this work amounted to £861.
Offensive Trades.
The following are licensed offensive trade premises :—
(a) Messrs. Henson, 187 Whitecross Street, E.C.I.
(b) Messrs. F. & W. Warman, Ltd., 5, Eagle Court, E.C.I.