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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
Enfield 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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The following work was carried out in the Council's laboratory during the year.
| Specimen. | No. | Positive. | Negative. | Percentage of Positives. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swabs | 625 | 7 | 618 | 1.12 |
| Sputa | 151 | 6 | 145 | 3.97 |
| Totals | 776 | 13 | 763 | 1.67 |
WATER SUPPLY.
There are seven premises in Enfield which receive their water
supply other than from a public company; these are under constant
supervision.
SUB-LETTING IN COUNCIL HOUSES.
During the course of 1944 I have continued to deal with
applications for sub-letting in Council houses.
The following work was carried out.
Total number of applications dealt with 31
Number granted permission to sub-let 30
Number refused permission 1
Number of visits made by Sanitary Inspectors 6
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND SCHOOLS.
Number of children notified to be absent from
School due to suspected Infectious Disease 38
Number of children found to be suffering from
Infectious Disease 25
This compares with the following figures for last year:—
Number of children notified to be absent
from School due to suspected Infectious
Disease 122
Number of children found to be suffering
from Infectious Disease 94