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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 1957

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

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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 Disease2192.105
Tubercolosis70769
Verminous--
Miscellaneous3064,926
Disinfection for manufacturing firms-24,243
TOTALS59532,043

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In addition, 936 tons, 10 cwts. of waste paper, 3 tons, 16 cwts. of clothing
1 ton, 2 cwts, of Sterilised Rags, and 12½ cwts. blankets were disinfected.

Table: (b) Disinfestation:-

(b) Disinfestation:-

Inspections:-
Number of visits884
Premises requiring treatment722
Furniture requiring treatment246
Re-inspections after disinfestation55
Miscellaneous visits and revisits48
Disinfestation carried out:-
Rooms (in 732 premises)1,600
Beds, bedding, etc. articles2,741
Furniture articles2,607