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
Ruislip-Northwood 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Total brought forward 3,607
Factory Acts
Inspections and enquiries (mechanical power) 60
Inspections and enquiries (non-mechanical power) 4
Outworkers premises 22
Smoke Abatement
Observations and visits 25
Petroleum Acts
Inspections and enquiries 36
Shops Acts
Inspections and enquiries 7
Miscellaneous
Schools 13
Camps 6
Public Conveniences 8
Mortuary 3
Disinfecting station 9
Rodent Control 7
Requisitioned property 11
Council houses 9
Visits to owners or builders 54
Bathing establishments 9
M.C.C. entertainments licences 16
Sports pavilions 12
Searches (Land Registry) 346
Visits regarding building licences 26
Housing enquiries 246
Riding Establishments 1
Licensed premises 9
Hawkers 11
Miscellaneous visits 253
Ineffectual visits 539
5,349
Number of inspections made by Rodent Control
Staff 14,779
Informal notices served 409
Statutory Notices served 30
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