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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Total brought forward 4,171
Sampling
Ice cream samples 59
Water samples (Domestic)1
Water samples (Swimming Pools) 63
Milk samples 9
Housing Acts
Inspections for repairs 28
Inspections for alleged overcrowding 9
Inspections for measuring 9
Rent Act, 1957
Certificates of Disrepair217
Factories Act
Inspections and enquiries (mechanical power)140
Inspections and enquiries (non-mechanical power)23
Outworkers' Premises 3
Smoke Abatement
Observations and Visits 71
Petroleum Acts
Inspections and enquiries 108
Testing of Petroleum Tanks 31
Shops Act
Inspections and enquiries 339
Observations - Closing Hours 55
Miscellaneous
Schools 21
Camps 5
Public Conveniences 70
Rodent Control 53
Requisitioned property and Council houses 54
Hairdressers 28
Visits and interviews with owners and builders 272
Bathing establishments 1
M.C.C. Entertainment Licences 25
Sports Pavilions 8
Aged and Infirm Persons 10
Pet Shops 16
Heating Appliances Act 3
Miscellaneous Visits 110
Ineffectual Visits 304
6,316
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