London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hackney 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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carcases condemned for tuberculosis; information on
this point should be given even when entirely negative."
"Condition of sewers and house drains."
"Pollution of rivers and streams in the district. The
sources and nature of such pollution, and any action
taken to check it."
"Removal and disposal of house refuse—whether by local
authority or contractors; frequency and method."
"Nuisances: Proceedings for their abatement—any remaining
unabated."
"Bye-laws as to houses let is lodgings, &c. Details as to
number of premises coming under each set of bye-laws
and action taken. Any need of amendment or further
bye-laws."
"Schools, especially Public Elementary Schools: Sanitary
condition of, including water supply: Action taken
in relation to the health of the scholars and for preventing
the spread of infectious disease."
"Methods of dealing with infectious diseases: Notification;
isolation in hospital; disinfection; temporary
shelters; mortuaries."
"Methods of control of tuberculosis; whether any system
of notification of cases of pulmonary tuberculosis is in
operation. Number of cases notified; what action is
taken in respect of known cases and of deaths. Amount
of hospital accommodation for cases of pulmonary
tuberculosis in infirmaries and elsewhere, for advanced
and for earlier cases of the disease."
"With regard to the preceding points it should be remembered
that these reports are for the information of the Board
and of the County Council, as well as of the Borough Council,