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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
East Barnet 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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| Defective window sills repaired | 15 |
| Dilapidated dustbins renewed | 185 |
| Defective sub-floor ventilation remedied | 6 |
| Skirting boards repaired or replaced | 2 |
| Verminous premises fumigated, etc. | 30 |
| Choked drains cleared | 47 |
| Defective vent pipes repaired | 3 |
| Broken inspection chamber covers replaced | 3 |
| Drains repaired or relaid | 11 |
| W.C.'s., fittings repaired or renewed | 25 |
| Storage cisterns cleansed | 6 |
| Cisterns repaired or renewed | 5 |
| Water supply re-installed after being cut off | 6 |
| Water pipes repaired | 3 |
| Accumulation of refuse removed | 9 |
| Nuisances arising from the keeping of animals, poultry, etc., remedied | 5 |
| Smoke nuisances remedied | 4 |
| Cases of overcrowding abated | 2 |
Rat Destruction.
One hundred and eleven complaints of rat infestation were
received, all of which were investigated and advice given as to
the best methods of dealing with them. All the premises affected
were repeatedly visited until finally cleared of rats. Many cases
were also visited by the staff of the County Pests Officer at our
request, and I must again acknowledge the valuable assistance and
cordial co-operation of Mr. Sharp and his staff. There were no
heavy infestations and all could be classed as belonging to the
" Minor Secondary " type.
Verminous Houses.
Thirty privately owned houses were found to be infested
with bed bugs. All were disinfested by stripping and burning
wallpaper where necessary and spraying with "Zaldecide" liquid
insecticide after loosening or removal of picture rails, skirting
boards and architraves, followed by sealing and fumigation by
sulphur of the infested rooms.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Milk Supply.
Number of Cowkeepers on the Register 3
,, Retailers 17
,, Registered Premises 10
,, Inspections 96