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
Beddington and Wallington 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Treatment :
Minor Ailments 25
Dental 25
Orthopaedic 26
Solarium 26
Health Visiting 27
Child Life Protection 28
Adoption of Children 28
Care of Premature Infants 28
Care of Illegitimate Children 28
Sanitary Circumstances of the Area :
Water Supplies 28
Drainage and Sewerage 29
Rivers and Streams 29
Closet Accommodation 30
Public Cleansing 30
Sanitary Inspection of the Area 31
Statement of the Senior Sanitary Inspector for the Year 1948 :
Dwelling Houses 31
Milk and Dairies 31
Ice Cream 31
Slaughterhouses 31
Food Premises 32
Unsound Food 32
Food Analyses 33
Factories 33
Bakehouses 33
Workplaces 33
Shops and Offices 33
Complaints 33
Smoke Abatement 34
Infectious Disease and Disinfection 34
Offensive Trades and Fish Frying 34
Rats and Mice 34
Notices 34
Sanitary Improvements :
Water Supply 34
Drains 34
Water Closets 34
Sinks 35
Yards 35
Dust Receptacles 35
Dampness 35
General Repairs, etc. 35
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