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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
Wembley 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Disinfection of Premises and Articles.
Disinfections for:—
Infectious diseases 213
Cancer 7
Vermin (routine protection from) 11
Miscellaneous 62
293
Articles disinfected or destroyed:—
| Disinfected. | Destroyed. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bedding and bedclothing | 2,301 | 84 |
| Wearing apparel | 966 | 8 |
| Carpets, rugs, cushions | 10 | 6 |
| Others | 38 | 5 |
| 3,315 | 103 |
Work carried out 1/1/53 to 31/3/54 (15 months):—
| Rats. | Mice. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Number of premises visited | 3,389 | 207 |
| (2) | Number of visits by Sanitary Inspectors | 1,018 | |
| (3) | Number of visits by Rodent Control Assistants | 8,016 | 927 |
| (4) | Number of premises found to be infested | 730 | 175 |
| (5) | Number of premises which received treatment by Rodent Control Assistants | 714 | 150 |
| (6) | Number of premises satisfactorily treated privately | 2 | 2 |
| (7) | Number of Council premises (included in (5) ) | 5 | - |