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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Total brought forward 4,895
Sampling
Ice cream samples 73
Milk samples 5
Water samples (Domestic) 3
Water samples (Swimming Pools) 78
Other foods 4
Housing Acts
Inspections for repairs and overcrowding 25
Inspections for measuring 4
Housing Repairs and Rents Act
Certificates of Disrepair 18
Factories Act
Inspections and enquiries (mechanical power) 176
Inspections and enquiries (non-mechanical power). 19
Outworkers' premises 8
Smoke Abatement
Observations and Visits 8
Petroleum Acts
Inspections and enquiries 70
Testing of Petroleum Tanks 35
Shops Acts
Inspections and enquiries 410
Observations - Closing Hours 51
Miscellaneous
Schools 5
Camps 3
Public Conveniences 37
Disinfecting station 2
Rodent Control 68
Requisitioned property and Council Houses 8
Hairdressers 8
Visits and interviews with owners and builders 189
Bathing establishments 18
M.C.C. entertainment licences 22
Sports pavilions 6
Diseases of Animals Act 29
Heating Appliances Act 27
Aged and Infirm Persons 11
Mortuary 2
Pet Shops 20
Miscellaneous visits 77
Ineffectual visits 233
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