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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

City of London 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

Published
1958
Pages
56
Tables
16

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16 tables in this report

  • Page 2
    TABLE A
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
  • Page 3
    TABLE K—continued
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
  • Page 5
    TABLE B
    Ships fromNumberTonnageNumber InspectedNumber of ships reported as having, or having had during the voyage infectious disease on board.
    By the Port Medical OfficerBy the Port Health Inspector
  • Page 5
    TABLE C
  • Page 9
    TABLE D (i)
    DiseaseCases landed from ships PassengersCrewNumber of Ships concerned
  • Page 9
    TABLE D (ii) Cases disposed of before arrival
    DiseasePassengersCrewNumber of ships concerned
  • Page 31
    Some dead mice were seen in the cargo while in transit and it may well be that there were more, but their presence would not be a health hazard and it would be asking too much to have all the containers opened and re-packed only to recover the dead bodies.
    Dead Rodents RecoveredLocationRatsMice
  • Page 32
    TABLE E Rodents destroyed (bodies recovered) Airing the year in ships and in shore premises (1) On vessels
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 32
    (2) In Docks, Quays, Wharves and Warehouses
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug. Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 32
    TABLE F Deratting Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates Issued during the Year for Ships from Foreign Ports
    No. of Deratting Certificates IssuedNumber of Deratting Exemption Certificates IssuedT otal Certificates Issued
    After Fumigation withAfter TrappingAfter PoisoningAfter Trapping and PoisoningT otal
    HCNOther Fumigants (state Method)
    1.2.3.4.4(a)5.6.7.
  • Page 33
    TABLE G
    Inspections and NoticesNo. of Vessels
  • Page 35
    The following is a summary showing the method of disposal of the foodstuffs seized:—
    Method of disposalWeightWeight (1956)
    Tonscwts. qrs.lbs.Tonscwts.grs.lbs.
  • Page 48
    APPENDIX I MEDICAL INSPECTION—From 1st January to 31st December, 1957 GRAVESEND
    Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 48
    APPENDIX II INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    Disease1948194919501951195219531954195519561957
  • Page 49
    APPENDIX III RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING THE YEAR 1957.
    Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 52
    APPENDIX VI DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT HEALTH AUTHORITY
    Dock GroupDocksWater Area AcresLineal Quayage Miles