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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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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 Articles
Disinfected Disinfected
Infectious Disease 203 1,687
Tuberculosis 63 629
Verminous- -
Miscellaneous 229 2,445
Disinfection for manufacturing
firms - 42,708
TOTALS 495 47,469
In addition, 365 tons of waste paper were disinfected.
(b) Disinfestation:Inspections:-
Number of visits 1,103
Premises requiring treatment 766
Furniture requiring treatment 217
Re-inspections after disinfestation 64
Miscellaneous visits and revisits 95
Disinfestation carried out: -
Rooms (in 763 premises) 1,729
Beds, bedding, etc.. articles 1,879
Furniture articles 2,116
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