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
Twickenham 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Number of Infestations Treated
| Type of Premises | Ants | Beetles | Bugs | Cockroaches | Fleas | Flies | Lice | Moths | Silver Fish | Wasps | Weevils | Wood Beetles | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling-Houses | — | 3 | 78 | 1 | 13 | 59 | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | 174 |
| Food Shops | — | — | — | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Totals | — | 3 | 78 | 2 | 13 | 70 | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | 186 |
Total income for D.D.T. and other special treatments, £86 12s. 6d.
Corporation premises treated (re-housed families only), 1.9 per cent.
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