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
Chigwell 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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| Brought forward | 4,039 |
| Housing | 166 |
| Food Control | 1,324 |
| Factories and Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Acts | i 559 |
| Petroleum Acts | 450 |
| Other Acts and Duties | 2,099 |
| Total visits and inspections | 8,637 |
(d) Summary of notices served and complied with:
| Served | Compli ed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Acts: | Statutory Notices | 1 | 4 | |
| Informal " | 104 | 135 | ||
| Housing Acts: | Statutory " | 3 | 1 | |
| Food & Drugs Act: | Informal " | 11 | 16 | |
5. INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND FOOD POISONING.
145 enquiries and revisits were made during the year regarding
notifications of the following infectious diseases
Food Poisoning 7
Infective Jaundice 1
Paratyphoid Fever 1
Scarlet Fever 11
Sonne Dysentery 11
6. RODENT CONTROL, WASPS AND INSECT INFESTATION.
During the year 395 complaints regarding infestation by rats
and mice were received. These complaints were investigated and
treatment carried out where required, calling for 1,400 visits for
baiting and treatment. There were 115 enquiries regarding infestation
by wasps and other insects,
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