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Bacteriological examinations.—The number of examinations
made in connection with infectious disease was 283 (253).
Visiting.—In September a second Visitor commenced duty.
These Visitors, both of whom are State Registered nurses, undertake
the investigations of cases of infectious disease in addition to their
duties with the care of the elderly. During the year 1,431 (2,005)
visits were paid in connection with this work. Food poisoning
enquiries are now made by the female Public Health Inspector. The
London County Council's Health Visitors continue to deal with
cases of puerperal pyrexia, ophthalmia neonatorum, infective
enteritis and tuberculosis.
International certificates.—During the year 2,038 (1,961)
certificates of inoculation or vaccination were submitted for the
authentication of the signature of the medical practitioner concerned.
This authentication is done under a World Health Organisation
agreement and is required by people going abroad.
PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' WORK.—Following is a
summary of the work of the male Public Health Inspectors, excluding
work in connection with factories.
Dwelling houses inspected:—
Premises inspected as a result of complaints 3,256 (3,471)
Premises inspected in house to house visits 105 (5)
Premises inspected for action under the Housing
Act (Sec. 9) 52 (29)
Premises inspected in connection with Certificates
of Disrepair 167 (130)
Premises inspected for improvement grants 10 (8)
Premises inspected in connection with making
of Closing Orders 656 (446)
Premises inspected other than those noted
above 913 (682)
Notices served:—
Intimation notices under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936 926 (804)
Statutory notices under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936 326 (182)
Notices under the London County Council
or Paddington Borough Council bye-laws 169 (158)
Notices under the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1954 41 (56)
Notices under the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1955 4 (3)
Visits made in connection with:—
Aged persons 50 (30)
Bakehouses 96 (144)
Basement occupation checks 249 (330)
Canal boats — (—)
Clean Air Act 969 (43)
Dwelling houses 19,215 (20,044)
Fireguards Act 3 (18)