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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

Poplar 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: The number of persons cleansed during 1954 was as follows: -

The number of persons cleansed during 1954 was as follows: -

VerminousScabiesTotal
Adults221739
Children369
252348

Table: Disinfection and Disinfestation. The Council maintains a disinfecting station at Yeo Street and a summary of the work carried out is given below: -

Disinfection and Disinfestation. The Council maintains a disinfecting station at Yeo Street and a summary of the work carried out is given below: -

Premises DisinfectedArticles Disinfected
Infectious Disease3315,945
Tuberculosis37912
Verminous234
Miscellaneous4055,361
Disinfection for manufacturing firms-75,583
TOTALS77587,835

Table: (b) Disinfestation:-

(b) Disinfestation:-

Inspections:-
Number of visits1,692
Premises requiring treatment742
Furniture requiring treatment197
Re-inspections after disinfestation266
Miscellaneous visits and revisits104
Disinfestation carried out: -
Rooms (in 709 premises)1,712
Beds, bedding, etc. articles608
Furniture articles3,579

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