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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
Crayford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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A factor of extreme importance in connection with this
Committee is the increase in membership both of Local
Authorities and Manufacturers. The more Local Authorities
and Manufacturers representatives can mutually discuss and
endeavour to solve their problems, the greater the chance and
hope of success.
The Control of Rodents and other Pests.
During the year the following infestations were dealt
with :—
Rats 152, Mice 38, Wasps 3, Woodworm 13, Ants 3,
Miscellaneous 7.
| (1) | Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) Number of inspections made for that purpose | 237 1759 |
| (2) | Number of dwelling-houses (included under sub-heading (1) above which were inspected and recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 and 1932 | 5 |
| Number of inspections made for that purpose | 17 | |
| Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation | 5 | |
| (4) | Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred to under the preceding subheading) found not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation | 174 |
| Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence of informal action by Local Authority or their Officers | 166 |
The use of an old ammunition storage hut for human
habitation was discontinued.
Statutory Notices under Housing or Public Health
| Acts | 8 |
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