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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
Wood Green 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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The specimens examined during the year were as follows:—
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 15 | 187 | 337 |
| Haemolytic Streptococci | 126 | ||
| Vincent's Augina | 9 | ||
| Faeces | 20 | 141 | 161 |
| Sputum (for tuberculosis bacilli) | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| Pertussis | — | 1 | 1 |
| 193 | 365 | 558 |
In addition, 18 Ice Cream samples were examined and one
specimen of drinking water.
DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION.
The number of articles dealt with at the Disinfecting Stationwas
as follows:—
Articles disinfected 277
Articles destroyed 42
One hundred and thirty-seven rooms were disinfected on account
of infectious disease, and 136 rooms disinfested on account of the
presence of vermin.
WORK OF THE SANITARY INSPECTORS.
The following tables give a very brief summary of the routine
work of the Sanitary Inspectors during the year:—
Inspections and Re-inspections of dwelling houses:—
Total 4,889
Enquiries in connection with Infectious Diseases:—
Total 186
Inspections of registered premises :—
Total 448
Miscellaneous Inspections:—
Total 217
Work Carried Out:—
Drains reconstructed 1
Drains repaired 52
New water closets Nil
Water closets repaired 132
Premises cleansed, etc. 4
Rooms disinfested 136
Accumulations of refuse removed 3
Keeping of animals discontinued Nil
Dampness in premises remedied 611
Houses repaired 923
Miscellaneous 437
Total 2,299