London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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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by constant supervision and treatment, rats and mice in these areas have been
reduced and maintained at a minimum which emphasises the general benefits of the
Council's Contributory Rodent Scheme.
Dwelling Houses
During the year under review 547 complaints have been received, many of mice
infestation. Each complaint has been investigated and treatment or treatments are
carried out as may be necessary. Where rat infestation of dwelling houses has been
discovered it has usually been found to be due to defects in the drain or sewer
and suitable repairs have been effected.
This service is carried out by the Council's Staff and no charges are made to occupiers of dwelling houses.
| TYPE OF PROPERTY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses including Council houses | All Other (including Business Premises) | TOTAL | |
| Number of properties in Borough | 39 | 16857 | 3,042 | 19938 |
| Number of properties inspected as a result of - | ||||
| - | 457 | 133 | 590 | |
| - | 62 | 106 | 168 | |
| Total inspections carried out, including re-inspections | 52 | 1593 | 7773 | 9418 |
| Number of properties inspected which were found to be infested by:- | ||||
| (Major | 6 | 32 | 45 | 83 |
| (a) Rats | ||||
| Minor | 7 | 90 | 141 | 238 |
| Major | 3 | 58 | 63 | 124 |
| Minor | 9 | 133 | 170 | 312 |
| No. of infested properties treated | 22 | 492 | 1440 | 1954 |
| Total treatments carried out | 54 | 1390 | 1545 | 2989 |
| Number of Block control schemes carried out | - | - | 161 | 161 |