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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 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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Table: The following cases were dealt with at the Council's station during the year:—

The following cases were dealt with at the Council's station during the year:—

Families.Persons.Attendances.
For scabies123285
For pediculosis214591
3377170

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School children included in these totals were:—
For scabies 19 For pediculosis 28
Where possible, the practice of treating all members of affected
families is followed.
Premises.
During the year, four lots of verminous bedding were stoved and
two lots were destroyed.

Table: Ninety-two premises were treated for the destruction of verminand insect pests as follows:—

Ninety-two premises were treated for the destruction of vermin

and insect pests as follows:—

Infestation.Sprayed by C.U.D.C.Sprayed by L.C.C.Sprayed by Owners.
C.U.D.C. PropertyL.C.C. PropertyPrivately Owned PropertyL.C.C. PropertyPrivately Owned Property
Beetles41
Bugs2—631
Fleas——1——
Wasps11261--
1726931

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Smoke Abatement.
Six complaints were received and dealt with during the year.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
Under the direction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
rodent destruction was carried out during the year.
Five thousand seven hundred and twenty-nine visits were made
and 343 rat and mouse infestations found. Of that number 303 were
found in private premises, 25 in business premises and 15 in Council
premises.
30