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Ruislip-Northwood 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]

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Treatment.
At the two council houses spraying was carried out by the Council
and the tenants with vermicide and so far no further complaints have
been received.
In the case of the 2 private houses,
Two Cases. B. One fumigated with Cimex.
One cleansed by Occupier with aid of powder.
In addition to the above one private house was reported infested
with fleas, and was successfully dealt with by the owner.
Sanitary Inspection of District.
Premises inspected on complaint 328
Premises inspected for nuisances, etc., under Public Health
Acts 402
Premises inspected re infectious disease 278
Premises inspected re non-notifiable disease, etc. 9
Inspection and enquiry into cases of contact with smallpox
and other diseases 6
Premises under periodical inspection, about 100
Visits to Cowsheds 39
„ Dairies 26
„ Bakehouses 46
„ Offensive Trades 17
„ Slaughterhouses 332
„ Private Slaughtering —
„ Factories 129
„ Food Shops 58
„ Shops, Shops Acts 175
,, Tents, Vans and Sheds 92
Council Houses Inspected 239
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