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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

Islington 1966

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

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Table: DEFICIENCIES FOUND AND REMEDIED

DEFICIENCIES FOUND AND REMEDIED

TOTAL
FoundRemedied
Cleanliness24343
Overcrowding325
Heating2118
Provision of Thermometer618409
Ventilation271109
Lighting12140
Insufficient Sanitary Accommodation5219
Deficient Sanitary Accommodation358124
Insufficient Washing Facilities4222
Hot Water/Warm Water Required148160
Other Deficient Washing Accommodation10847
Drinking Water2032
Clothing Accommodation4734
Seating Facilities74
Eating Facilities22
Dangerous Machinery12132
Floors & Staircases509234
Noise & Vibration--
First Aid690378
Abstract857407
Total4,2672,119
Intimations Served1,063

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Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
Rodent Infestations
The number of recorded complaints rose during the year to 2021 compared with 1753
in 1965, and resulted in a record total of 8020 visits by rodent investigators and
27/792 by rodent operators No infestation by ship rat was discovered.
The Workable Area Committee was replaced by the London No. 1 (Northern) Pest
Control Committee on the 25th May, 1966 under the Chairmanship of Mr. W.C. Bartlett,
Chief Public Health Inspector.
The following is a summary of the work carried out by the rodent officer and his
staff during 1966:-
N.B. For the purpose of completing paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, each property is entered
once only in respect of inspections, infestations and treatments:-

Table: N.B. For the purpose of completing paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, each property is entered once only in respect of inspections, infestations and treatments:-

N.B. For the purpose of completing paragraphs 2, 3 and 4, each property is entered once only in respect of inspections, infestations and treatments:-

Type of Property: -Local Authority PremisesDwelling HousesBusiness PremisesTOTAL
1.Complaints received (including repeats)961,5653602,021
2. (a)Number of properties inspected as a result of Notification(a)1221,5473672,036
(b)(initial complaint only) Block survey(b) 55401101557
3.Number of properties found to be infested by rats (including Nil ship rats)123611147881
4.Number of properties found to be infested by mice331,0331701,236
5.Completed treatments during the year1831,7133762,272
6.Number of Business Agreements dealt with221