London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Erith 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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| No. of premises. | No. of mils | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers | 35 | 194 | |
| Bakehouses | 7 | 20 | |
| Fishfriers | 10 | 43 | |
| Food factories | 5 | 17 | |
| Ice-cream dealers | 126 | 131 | |
| Ice-cream manufacturers | 3 | 18 | |
| Slaughterhouses | 1 | 519 | |
| Fishmongers | 13 | 72 | |
| Cafes | 25 | 186 | |
| Grocers | 79 | 152 | |
| Fruiterers | 40 | 81 | |
| Confectioners | 51 | 98 | |
| Milk shops | 36 | 61 | |
| Dairies | 4 | 18 | |
| Pasteurising plants and bottling establishments | Nil | Nil | |
F (4) National Assistance Act 1948.
Section 47.
Sanitary circumstances and associated home conditions
of the many aged persons have been kept under review, and
where indicated, the necessary improvements have been
effected.