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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
Greenwich 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
The work of the Sanitary Inspectors has again mainly
been directed to supervision of First Aid Repairs of houses damaged
due to enemy action. Special attention was given to sealing off
of drains on sites cleared of debris with a view to combating rat
infestation.
Summary of Work Performed.
| Houses inspected (war damage) | 7538 |
| (complaints, nuisances). | 1728 |
| " " (Infectious Disease) | 117 |
| " " (Overcrowding) | 7 |
| No. of re-inspections. | 11331 |
| Factories & Other Premises inspected. | 311 |
| Shop Premises (Shops Act, 1934). | 52 |
| Premises (Pharmacy & Poisons Act). | 10 |
| No. of Intimation Notices served. | 852 |
| No. of Statutory Notices served. | 73 |
Disinfection.
| No. of Rooms Disinfected. | 912 |
| No. of Beds " " | 350 |
| No. of Mattresses " | 1028 |
| No. of Pillows " | 1150 |
| No. of Blankets " | 7178 |
| No. of Quilts " | 446 |
| No. of Sheets " | 487 |
| No. of Miscellaneous articles disinfected. | 1791 |
| No. of " " destroyed. | 764 |
Verminous Conditions. No. of persons treated at Cleansing Stations:-
| Vermin. | Scabies. | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and children under school age. | 21 | 580 |
| School chi1dren. | 370 | 762 |
Disinfestation.
| No .of applications received. | 400 |
| No. of rooms treated. | 1174 |
| No. of rooms re-treated. | 15 |
| No. of Shelters treated. | 64 |
| No. of Gallons Vermicine used | 393 |
HOUSING.
The following houses were completed and occupied during the
year: -
Kidbrooke (L.C.C) Housing Estate......................70.