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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
Chigwell 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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| Drains blocked or defective | 166 |
| Defective water closets | 8 |
| Defective water supply pipes | 19 |
| Nuisances from animals | 7 |
| Polluted di'tches, watercourses and ponds | 9 |
| Accumulation of refuse, etc. | 14 |
| Vermin (bugs and fleas) | 3 |
| Cellars flooded | 8 |
| Insect infestations, including flies | 21 |
| Cesspools overflowing or defective | 1 |
| Bees, wasps and hornets | 128 |
| Bats | 3 |
(iv) Verminous Premises.
2 houses were found to be verminous during the year, one
was infested with fleas and the other with bed bugs. One was
a Chigwell Council house and the other a convalescent home
which was presumed to have been infested by a patient.
The number of houses found to be infested in 1951 was 19,
1952—12, in 1953—8, so that the present figures show a continuing
and welcome decline.
Houses were fumigated with "Fumite" and "Coopers Bed
Bug Spray" with excellent results.
Number of inspections and visits: 10.
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