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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
Croydon 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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CLEANSING OF VERMINOUS PERSONS, ETC.
During the year 8 adults and 3 children were cleansed for
verminous conditions, and two adults and 10 children for scabies,
also one adult after contact with infectious disease.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION.
The rat-catcher is a permanent member of the staff, and no
charge is made for his services.
Rats are destroyed bv the following methods: Dogs, poison
baits, traps, and rat varnish smeared on cardboard.
Close co-operation is carried out between the rat-catcher and
the District Sanitary Inspectors.
The following is a summary of the visits paid during 1932
under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
| Premises. | No. of Visits made. | No. of Poison and other baits laid. | No. of Kats Killed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2635 | |||
In addition to the above, 2189 rats were killed at Corporation refuse tips
by employees of another department.