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5. INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND FOOD POISONING.
76 enquiries and revisits were made during the year regarding
notifications of the following infectious diseases
Scarlet Fever 12
Food Poisoning 9
Sonne Dysentery 7
Infective Jaundice 5
6. RODENT CONTROL, WASPS AND INSECT INFESTATION.
During the year 298 complaints regarding infestation by rats
and mice were received. These complaints were investigated and treatment
carried out where required, calling for 1,900 visits for baiting and
treatment. There were 106 enquiries regarding infestation by wasps and
other insects.
7. ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION.
99 observations have been made on industrial plants in the area
under the Clean Air Act, 1956 to control the emission of smoke from
furnaces and incinerators, and 97 visits made to the premises in connection
with the installation of plant or incinerator and to give advice to the
operators.
The use of volumetric apparatus in the Public Health Department
to measure daily pollution of smoke and gaseous contamination has been
continued throughout the year, the results are forwarded to the Warren
Spring Laboratory of the Ministry of Technology at the end of each month.
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