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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
West Ham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Resulting from the above 1,295 investigational visits, 669 premises were found to
be infested with rats and 549 infested with mice. In 77 cases no infestation was found
after trial baiting.
RODENT CONTROL - RATS AND MICE
| Premises Investigated | Premises Operated | Investigational visits to premises. | Operational visits to premises. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | 1,450 | 1,053 | 1,486 | 6,368 |
| Factories | 144 | 67 | 156 | 358 |
| Shops | 218 | 46 | 256 | 229 |
| Other business premises | 90 | 30 | 98 | 183 |
| Bomb sites, tips, etc. | 105 | 19 | 111 | 189 |
| Schools | 32 | 32 | 32 | 264 |
| Corporation property | 46 | 28 | 47 | 241 |
| Hospitals | 12 | 9 | 12 | 62 |
| Clubs | 6 | 5 | 6 | 34 |
| Church premises | 8 | 6 | 8 | 40 |
| 2,111 | 1,295 | 2,212 | 7,968 |
DISINFESTATIONS - VERMIN AND INSECTS
| Houses | 559 | 352 | 580 | 402 |
| Factories | 12 | 4 | 14 | 4 |
| Shops | 20 | 7 | 21 | 7 |
| Other business premises | 9 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Bomb-sites, tips, etc. | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Schools | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Corporation property | 11 | 4 | 11 | 6 |
| Hospitals | 34 | 17 | 40 | 22 |
| 647 | 387 | 677 | 444 | |
| DISINFECTIONS | ||||
| Houses | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Emergency Water Supply Tanks | 12 | 4 | 12 | 5 |
| 22 | 14 | 22 | 15 | |