London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wimbledon 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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The Corporation continues to undertake the routine disinfestation of schools and school canteens owned by the County Council within the Borough, as and when necessary, on a contract basis.
| Type of Property | Number of Properties inspecaties inspected as a result of: | Number of Properties found to be infested by: | Treatment carried out by Department | Notice under Section 4 | Number of Inspections made | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | Other wise | Total | Rats | Mice | Rats | Mice | Treatment | Proofing | ||
| Local Authority | 2 | 23 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Nil | Nil | 6041 |
| Dwelling Houses | 261 | 362 | 623 | 116 | 64 | 79 | 19 | Nil | Nil | |
| Business Premises | 43 | 257 | 300 | 35 | 47 | 33 | 35 | Nil | Nil | |
| Agricultural | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | Nil | Nil | |
| Totals | 307 | 644 | 951 | 155 | 102 | 116 | 55 | Nil | Nil | 6041 |