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39 cesspools were abolished.
122 dust bins were provided.
3 wells were closed, 3 pig nuisances removed. In no
instance was it necessary to apply to magistrates for
compulsory orders.
The Table gives other particulars, and will repay
examination. It shows clearly that sanitary work is
being carried out vigorously all round.
The bake-houses, 29 in number, have been twice inspected.
I personally inspected the cow-sheds and slaughterhouses
and saw no objection to renewal of the licenses.
In spite of adverse climatic conditions and the
exceptional mortality from Influenza, Respiratory
Diseases and Measles, the death-rate is only 11.6, below
the decennial low average of 12.8 which is in turn below
the death-rate of the healthiest rural districts.
The death-rate from notifiable Zymotic diseases was
only 0.23 per 1,000.
The Infantile death-rate was also a low one.
I am glad to be able to show so satisfactory a state of
things as regards the public health and sanitary condition
of Streatham.
I have to thank the Sanitary Officers for their attention
and assistance. They carry out their responsible duties
with zeal, discretion and ability.
F. F. SUTTON, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health for Streatham.