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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
Wanstead and Woodford 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | No. of Manholes | No. not baited | No. baited | Average Pre-bait Takes | N.T. | ||
| Complete | Partial | Total takes | |||||
| 1 | 68 | 1 | 67 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 44 |
| 2 | 70 | 1 | 69 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 44 |
| 3 | 74 | 70 | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
| 4 | 77 | — | 77 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 63 |
| 5 | 77 | — | 77 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 73 |
| 6 | 82 | 3 | 79 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 56 |
| 7 | 84 | 5 | 79 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 59 |
| 8 | 67 | 5 | 62 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 41 |
| 9 | 82 | 3 | 79 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 64 |
| 10 | 77 | 5 | 72 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 51 |
| 11 | 76 | 8 | 68 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 45 |
| 12 | 70 | 1 | 69 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 58 |
| 13 | 70 | 5 | 65 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 79 | 1 | 78 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 50 |
| 15 | 76 | 1 | 75 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 65 |
| 16 | 72 | 2 | 70 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 55 |
| 17 | 67 | 1 | 66 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 49 |
| 18 | 77 | 4 | 73 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 54 |
| 19 | 72 | 7 | 65 | — | — | — | 65 |
| 1417 | 123 | 1294 | 158 | 143 | 301 | 993 | |
Surface Treatment
The following table shows the result of the year's work.
Rodent reco-rd
Number of inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors 224
Complaints received 287
Number of baits laid (baiting points) 572 B
Rats found dead 341
Estimated kill 481
822
Total number of visits made bv rat catcher 380
The amount of "rechargeable" work is small. One factory area was
treated on the "block" basis. The result was very encouraging, and after
the treatment, test baits were laid, showing that the area was well cleared
of the rodents.
As recorded in former years, it is pleasing to note that cordial relations
exist between the local authority's staff and the staff at the Ministry
Agriculture and Fisheries, particular mention being made of Mr. Marley,
Divisional Rodent Officer, and Mrs. Windsor, his deputy, and Mr. Harris
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