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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
Beddington and Wallington 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Solarium 28
Health Visiting 30
Child Life Protection 31
Care of Premature Infants 31
Care of Illegitimate Children 31
War-time Day Nursery 32
Sanitary Circumstances of the Area:
Water Supplies 33
Drainage and Sewerage 33
Rivers and Streams 33
Closet Accommodation 34
Public Cleansing 34
Sanitary Inspection of the Area 34
Statement of the Senior Sanitary Inspector for the Year 1945:
Dwelling Houses 35
Milk and Dairies 35
Slaughterhouse 35
Food Premises 36
Unsound Food 36
Food Analyses 38
Factories 37
Bakehouses 37
Workplaces 37
Shops and Offices 37
Complaints 37
Smoke Abatement 38
Infectious Disease and Disinfection 38
Offensive Trades and Fish Frying 38
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 38
Notices 38
Prosecutions 38
Sanitary Improvements :
Water Supply 38
Drains 38
Water Closets 39
Sinks
Yards 39
Dust Receptacles 39
Dampness 39
General Repairs, etc. 39
Summary of work done during the year 39
Shops and Offices 40
Camping Sites 40
Swimming Bath 40
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