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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
Havering 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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Rodent Control
During the twelve months ended 31st December, 1965, inspections
under the Prevention of Damage by Pest Acts, 1949, were
dealt with as shown in the following table.
TABLE No. 30
| Number of complaints received and infestations found— | Private Premises | Business Premises | Agricultural Premises | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | 781 | 123 | — | 904 |
| Mice | 131 | 30 | — | 161 |
| Total | 912 | 153 | — | 1,065 |
| Properties inspected under survey— | 903 | 156 | 70 | 1,129 |
| Infestations found— | ||||
| Rats | 18 | 6 | — | 24 |
| Mice | 10 | 10 | — | 20 |
| Total | 28 | 16 | — | 44 |
| Inspections for some other reason- | 3,393 | 3.200 | – | 6,593 |
| Infestations found— | ||||
| Rats | 4 | 8 | — | 12 |
| Mice | 2 | 6 | — | 8 |
| Total | 6 | 14 | — | 20 |
The Department is represented on the No. 3 Workable Area
Committee, thus enabling a wider view of progress and procedure.
Summary of Inspections and Visits by Environmental Health
Inspectorate
The main headings under which work was done is classified as
follows :
TABLE No. 31
| Subject of Visit or Inspection | No. of Visits or Inspections |
|---|---|
| Clear Air Act | 7,225 |
| Public Health Acts | 5,745 |
| Food & Drugs Act and Regulations | 3,898 |
| Incontinent Laundry Service | 3,052 |
| Prevention of Damage by Pests Act | 2,194 |
| Offices, Shops & Railway Premises Act | 1,275 |
| Shops Act | 1.206 |
| Infectious Diseases | 988 |
| Housing Acts | 947 |
| Sampling | 608 |
| Factories Act | 472 |
| Noise Abatement Act | 122 |
| Diseases of Animals Act | 82 |
| Miscellaneous | 81 |
| Total | 27,895 |
| Number of Notices Served: | |
| Informal | 547 |
| Statutory | 91 |
| Total | 638 |