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
Carshalton 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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Premises
pans joints renewed 0
box seats removed 39
W.C. ventilated 1
lift up seats provided 29
seats repaired or renewed 54
flushing apparatus repaired or renewed 20
„ „ provided 29
Water Supply repaired
provided 7
Wash Basins, baths, repaired or renewed 6
Paving repaired made level 37
drained 12
Other Matters (miscellaneous) 66
Glazing putty renewed 44
Gates repaired
renewed 6
Accumulations removed 23
Disinfection and Disinfestation.—Disinfection of premises
was carried out following infectious disease in 409 instances.
One hundred and twenty-one lots of bedding were removed for
the same purpose, while 16 lots were destroyed.
The practice of powdering dustbins with a disinfectant powder
was continued during the warmer months.
Infestation by the bed bug was dealt with in 55 houses in the following way:—
| Council Houses. | Others | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By H.C.N, fumigation | 6 | 24 | 30 |
| By spraying with insecticide | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 17 | 38 | 55 |
Fumigation with H.C.N, gas was carried out by a private Contractor.
Insecticidal spraying was done in the majority of instances
by the Department.
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