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Enfield 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Infectious Diseases
During the year, 193 patients were removed to the Isolation
Hospital by the Hospital Ambulances.
The following work was carried out in the Council's laboratory during the year:-
| Specimen. | No. | Positive. | Negative. | Percentage of Positives. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swabs | 398 | 1 | 397 | 0.25 |
| Sputa | 95 | 3 | 92 | 3.15 |
| Totals | 493 | 4 | 489 | 0.81 |
WATER SUPPLY
The District of Enfield is supplied with water by the Metropolitan
Water Board, except for part of the Hadley Wood and
Cockfosters area, which is supplied by the Barnet District Gas and
Water Company.
Both of these Authorities take regular and frequent samples
for analysis. Copies of these reports are sent to the Health Department,
and have shown satisfactory results.
There was no cause to suspect any contamination during the
year and no complaints were received as to the quality and quantity
of water supplied by the above-mentioned undertakings.
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
This function was transferred to the new Housing Department
when the appointment of a Housing Superintendent was made.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
During the year, 177 medical examinations for the purposes
of the Superannuation Act were carried out by the Medical Officers
of Health.