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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Table 6 - Continued.
| Local Authority | Dwelling Houses (inc.Council Houses) | All Other (including Business Premises) | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total inspections carried out-including re-inspections | 3 | 1,715 | 793 | 2,511 |
| No. of infested properties treated | 3 | 724 | 112 | 839 |
| Total treatments carried out-including re-treatments | 3 | 786 | 140 | 929 |
| No. of notices served under Section 4 of the Act: | ||||
| (a) Treatment | - | - | - | - |
| (b) Structural Work (i.e. Proofing) | - | 27 | 44 | 71 |
| No. of cases in which default action taken following Section 4 Notice | - | - | 4 | 4 |
| Legal Proceedings | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| No, of "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.
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