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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
Merton and Morden 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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Summary of Sanitary Inspections.
Housing—primary visits 911
Re-inspections—work in progress 2,025
Re overcrowding provisions 268
Miscellaneous, housing 408
Drainage work 959
Factories and Workplaces 386
Stables and Piggeries 49
Rats and Mice destruction 868
Enquiries-—infectious diseases 441
Smoke abatement 34
Food shops, etc 1,369
Milk supply 105
Rivers and Streams—pollution 58
Miscellaneous 2,086
I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my
appreciation and thanks to the Chairman and Members of the
Public Health Committee for their support during the year.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
F. C. THOMAS,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
August, 1950.
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