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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
Richmond upon Thames 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Sec. 46, Public Health Act, 1875 (To cleanse
Verminous premises) 2
439
Number of interviews with owners of Property,
Builders; etc., re Sanitary Improvements ... 215
Defective Drainage.
38 drainage systems were completely reconstructed and 71
repaired under the supervision of this department.
26 drainage systems were opened out and examined under
Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875.
| Reason. | Houses | Rooms. | Bedding removed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Fevers | 106 | 113 | 106 |
| Tuberculosis | 25 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Diseases | 24 | 19 | 24 |
| Vermin, &c. | 116 | 190 | 135 |
| 271 | 354 | 297 |
Costs recovered for the disinfestation of rooms reported to be
in a verminous condition amounted to £19-4-5.
Meat and Food Inspection.
The operation of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
which came into force in April, 1925, has necessitated considerably
increased activity by the staff in the inspection and supervision
of meat and food supplies throughout the district.
Slaughterhouses.
There is one "registered" slaughterhouse only and this is
situated at Ham,