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
Wood Green 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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3. Outwork.
| Nature of Work. | No. of outworkers in August list | No. of cases of default in sending lists to Council | No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists | No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises | Notices served | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing apparel: | ||||||
| 84 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| (b) Cleaning and washing | — | — | — | — | ||
| Curtains and furniture hangings | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brass and brass articles | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total.. | 95 | — | — | — | — | — |
WATER SUPPLY.
The whole borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
(a) Milk Supply.
The following licences for the sale of milk under special designations have been granted:—
| Tuberculin Tested. | Accredited. | Pasteurised. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 15 | |
Supplementary Licences to sell milk from premises which are outside the area of the Licensing Authority.
| Tuberculin Tested. | Accredited. | Pasteurised. |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 4 |
(6) Ice Cream.
During the year 66 samples of Ice Cream have been taken and
submitted for analysis to the Central Public Health Laboratory,
Colindale.