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
Greenwich 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Mass Radiography.—Mass radiography was originally carried
out in London by the London County Council, but since July, 1948,
the responsibility for this service has rested with the Regional
Hospital Board.
When facilities for this service have been available in the
vicinity the Department's assistance has been sought to help
arrange appointments especially for the staffs of local firms and
establishments.
Verminous Conditions.—The procedure adopted to combat
infestation by lice and general verminous conditions is essentially
the same.
In addition to the notified cases of Scabies, all suspected cases
are followed up and the homes visited by the Lady Sanitary
Inspector who gives advice and instruction concerning treatment.
Treatment for all cases is carried out at the Tunnel Avenue Cleansing Station and the following Return summarises the work carried out during the year:—
| Attendances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermin | Scabies | ||
| 97 | 61 | ||
| Children under school age | 45 | 15 | |
| School children | 478 | 43 | |
| No. of home visits by Lady Sanitary Inspector | 54 | ||
| No. of home revisits by Lady Sanitary Inspector | 109 | ||
Disinfection.—The disinfection of rooms is effected by the
formaldehyde spray. This is carried out on removal of the infectious
case or termination of the illness, and, on request, for conditions
other than notifiable. In cases of request a charge is made according
to the circumstances of the case. Bedding and wearing apparel
may be removed to the Disinfecting Station, Tunnel Avenue, where
they can be submitted to steam disinfection. Books may be
treated with formalin.
The following Return shows in detail the work carried out
during the year:—