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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SECTION A.—STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF
THE AREA.
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Preface 11
Statistical Summary 15
Physical Features of District.. 17
Rainfall 17
Population 17
Births 17
Deaths 18
Inquests 19
Death-rates from Tuberculosis and Cancer 19
Poor Relief 20
Marriages 20
Vital Statistics—Table I 21
„ Table Ia 22
Causes of Death—-Registrar-General's Short List 23
SECTION B.— GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
Public Health Officers of the Authority 24
Nursing in the Home 24
Laboratory Facilities 25
Table of number of specimens examined (Bacteriological
Laboratory) 26
Legislation in Force 27
Essex County Council Act, 1933:—
Part IV.—Establishments for Massage and Special
Treatment 27
Part VI.—Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises 28
Part XI.—Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream 29
Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings 30
Shops Acts, 1912-34 32
Hospital Provision 32
Ambulance Facilities 35
Clinic and Treatment Centres 35
Tuberculosis Dispensary 37
Maternity and Nursing Homes 37
SECTION C.—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Water Supply 38
Drainage and Sewerage 39
Rivers and Streams 39
Closet Accommodation 40
Public Cleansing, Collection of House Refuse 40
Sanitary Inspection of the Area:—
(a) Summary of Inspections 42
(b) Notices served 42
(c) Complaints of Nuisances 43
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts,
1920 and 1933 43
Smoke Abatement 43
Premises and Occupations which can be controlled by
Bye-laws or Regulations 44
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933 44