Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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Brought forward 2,992
Housing 607
Food Control 1,169
Factories and Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Acts 1,622
Other Acts and duties 3,569
Total visits and inspections 9,959
(d) Summary of notices served and complied with;
Served Complied
Public Health Acts; Statutory Notices 8 8
Informal " 71 73
Housing Acts: Statutory " 1 -
Food & Drugs Act: Informal " 60 62
8. MFECTIOUS DISEASES AND FOOD POISONING:
135 enquiries and revisits were made during the year regarding
notifications of the following infectious diseases:-
Typhoid F ever 1
Scarlet Fever 29
Food Poisoning 2
Sonne Dysentery 4
9. RODENT CONTROL, WASPS AND INSECT INFESTATION.
During the year 365 complaints regarding infestation by rats and
mice were received. These complaints were investigated and treatment
carried out where required calling for 2,190 visits for baiting and treatment.
There are no major rodent infestations in the District. There were 429
enquiries regarding infestation by wasps and other insects
10. CARAVAN SITES;.
Inspections have been carried out on the 7 licensed sites
occupied by caravans, these have been found to be maintained in a satisfactory
condition, no complaints regarding these sites were received during
the year, and no formal action was found to be necessary.
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