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Walthamstow 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Unfortunately the 531 applicants living in overcrowded
accommodation will have to compete with the families from the
541 houses which have been scheduled for clearance during the
next five years. 192 of these dwellings are in clearance areas
which have already been agreed by the Ministry.
Rehousing of Medical Cases
During 1955, 38 cases claiming rehousing priority for tuberculosis
were investigated and reported upon. Of these 19 cases
were added to the list.
The position at the end of 1955 was as follows :—
| Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On list at end of 1954 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 30 |
| Added to list during 1955 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| 19 | 15 | 15 | 49 | |
| Rehoused or removed from List during 1955 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| On List at end of 1955 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 29 |
In addition to the tuberculosis cases 43 other cases were
recorded as needing special consideration on medical grounds, and
61 cases on general housing grounds.
E.—INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
The following is contributed by the Chief Sanitary
Inspector :—
(a) Milk Supply.
Designated Milk.
During the year 138 samples of milk were submitted to the
Counties Laboratories for bacteriological examination, including
Phosphatase, Methylene Blue and Turbidity tests.
These samples of milk were mainly taken from roundsmen
during the course of delivery or on arrival at schools. They include
the bi-monthly sampling of the two dairymen holding Pasteurisers'
Licences.
The following table gives details of samples taken
| Grade | No. of Samples | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory (Methylene Blue Test) | ||
| Pasteurised | 90 | 90 | — |
| Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurised) | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| Tuberculin Tested (Farm bottled) | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lactachoc | 1 | 1 | — |
| Totals | 138 | 137 | 1 |