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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
Tower Hamlets 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]
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RODENT CONTROL
| Properties inspected | Number inspected | Number found to be infested by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | Mice | ||
| Oil complaint | 3,313 | 970 | 2,182 |
| Otherwise | 656 | 198 | 318 |
| Total: | 3, 969 | 1,168 | 2,500 |
| Properties treated by Council (including 1, 034 business premises) | 3,701 | ||
| Visits by Rodent Operatives | 14,310 | ||
| Notices served under Section 4 of the Act (a) | treatment | - | |
| (b) | structural work (proofing) | 25 | |
| Cases where default action taken following service of notice | 12 | ||
| Number of "Block Control" schemes carried out | 23 | ||
| Sewer Treatments | |||
| No. of Manholes No. Treated. | |||
| 5504 4496 | |||