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Poplar 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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requiring cleansing. Towards the end of 1953 the Councils agreed to continue the
arrangement for a further year.
The Poplar Cleansing Station in Yeo Street adjoins the Disinfecting Station.
It is maintained in proper order and can be re-opened at any time should this be
necessary.
The number of persons cleansed during 1953 was as follows;-
Verminous Scabies Total
Adults 26 4 30
Children - 3 3
26 7 33
Disinfection and Disinfestation.
The Council maintains a disinfecting station at Yeo Street and a summary of
the work carried out is given below: -
| (a) Disinfection:- | Premises Disinfected | Articles Disinfected |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious Disease | 313 | 2,666 |
| Tuberculosis | 35 | 291 |
| Verminous | - | 1,087 |
| Miscellaneous | 350 | 5,891 |
| Disinfection for manufacturing firms | - | 1,787 |
| TOTALS | 698 | 11,722 |