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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
Yiewsley and West Drayton 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Yiewsley]
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Overcrowding:
No. of Houses inspected 4
Visits paid to above houses 4
Filthy or Verminous Premises:
No. of Houses inspected 21
Visits paid to above houses 25
Miscellaneous housing visits 278
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Inquiries in cases of I D. 32
Visits re : disinfection 1
Miscellaneous infectious disease visits 145
MEAT AND FOOD INSPECTION
Inspection of Meat:
Visits to Slaughterhouse 460
Visits to shops and stalls 4
Total Meat inspection visits 1
Visits to:
Bakeries 4
Butchers 29
Canteens 77
Dairies and milk distributors 7
Fishmongers and poulterers 11
Food Preparing premises 93
Grocers 75
Greengrocers and Fruiterers 12
Ice-cream premises 15
Market Stalls 5
Restaurants 24
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