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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
Stepney 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Table 9. RODENT CONTROL
| Council Property | Dwelling Houses | Business Premises | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Properties in Area | 56 | 24,372 | 12,304 | 36,632 |
| No. Properties Inspected (a) as result of notification by Occupier | 6 | 1,103 | 363 | 1,472 |
| (b) otherwise | 4 | 4,663 | 1,860 | 6,527 |
| No. Properties infested by rats: Major | 1 | - | 17 | 18 |
| Minor | 6 | 866 | 389 | 1,261 |
| No. Properties seriously infested by mice | 3 | 156 | 125 | 284 |
| No. infested properties treated by Local Authority | 9 | 942 | 326 | 1,2 77 |
| No. Sec.4 Notices served: (i) Treatment | - | - | - | - |
| (ii) Structural works | - | - | - | - |
| Legal Proceedings | - | - | - | - |
| No. "block" control schemes carried out Nil. | ||||
Sewers - "Maintenance Treatments"
I am informed by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor that
two treatments for the destruction of rats in sewers were
carried out during the year, viz. from 26th May to 9th July
1952 and 2,4th November 1952 to 8th January 1953.
1.471 manholes were treated during each period, the
estimated number of rats destroyed being 12,520 and 10,525,
respectively.
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