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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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(d) SUNDRY NUISANCES.
Overcrowding (Urgent cases reported to Housing Committee.)
Smoke - Minor complaints only
Accumulation of refuse 1
Foul ditehes, ponds etc., and stagnant water -
Dampness 91
Years repaired or repaved -
Leaky roofs and eaves guttering 129
Premises repaired and cleansed 133
Other nuisances 301
(e) DISINFECTION:Premises
disinfected:
Ordinary, notifiable diseases 95
Phthisis 15
Cancer 17
Other diseases 17
Rooms stripped and cleansed (Section 167, Public Health
Act, 1936 -
Premises treated for vermin 47
Premises treated for other pests 19
(f) SLAUGHTERHOUSES:
Number on Register (including one Knacker's Yard) 5
Contraventions of bye-laws -
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
(vide Livestock (Restriction on Slaughter) Order 1940)
Number of licences to slaughter animals issued during the year:New
Licences Ni1
Renewed Licences Nil
FOOD & DRUGS ACT, 1938.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER 1936.
MILK & DAIRIES ORDER, 1926.
Number of premises on register 21
Number of Licences issued to sell:-
(a) Tuberculin Tested Milk 7
(b) Accredited milk Nil
(c) Pasteurised milk 17
BAKEHOUSES.
Number, in district in use 16
Contraventions of Factory Acts -