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HOUSE TO HOUSE INSPECTION.
In previous reports special reference has been made to the
importance of this branch of Public Health service, and as much
time as is at the disposal of the inspectorial staff is given to this
work, but the visitation to infectious cases receive the first claim
upon the Inspectors' time.
The number of premises visited were 1,703, as compared with
2,437 for the previous year. Of the 1,703 premises visited, 504
were found in such a condition as to warrant no action being taken
by the Inspector for the abatement of any nuisance. This figure
is equal to 29'59 premises in fair condition, and 70"40 premises at
which nuisances existed. The latter figures may appear high, but
house to house inspections are made in selected areas where the
Inspector's experience tells him he is required.
It will be observed that there is a decrease in the number of
inspections made. There are one or two causes for this, the principal
being the increased number of infectious cases that occurred
during the year 1913, another reason being that during the latter
part of 1912 a large number of inspections were made, necessitating
much of the work being carried forward into the year 1913.