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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
Shoreditch 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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43.
REPORT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING 31.3.59
| Council Property | Dwelling Houses | Business Premises | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of properties in Borough | 16 | 11,791 | 3,662 | 15,469 |
| No. of properties inspected as a result of : | ||||
| (a) Notification | 1 | 126 | 64 | 191 |
| (b) Survey under the Act | - | 29 | 507 | 536 |
| (c) Otherwise | 9 | 592 | 492 | 1,093 |
| Total inspections carried out | 165 | 3,203 | 3,585 | 6,953 |
| No.of properties inspected which were found to be infested by : | ||||
| (a) Rats - (Major | _ | _ | _ | _ |
| (Minor | 1 | 26 | 36 | 63 |
| (b) Mice - (Major | _ | _ | _ | __ |
| (Minor | 2 | 123 | 35 | 160 |
| No,of infested properties treated by Local Authority | 3 | 149 | 71 | 223 |
| No.of notices served under Section 4 of the Act: (a) Treatment ) (b) Structural works ) (i.e. Proofing) ) | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| No.of cases where action was taken following service of notice | - | - | - | - |
| Legal Proceedings | - | - | - | - |
No.of "Block" control schemes carried out 36,