Reports of the medical officer of health, inspector of nuisances, and surveyor for the year ending December 31st 1913.

  • Loughton (Essex, England). Urban District Council.
Date:
[1914]
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Credit: Reports of the medical officer of health, inspector of nuisances, and surveyor for the year ending December 31st 1913. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    SCHOOLS. SCHOOLS. The Elementary Schools are all modern buildings, with efficient ventilation, water supply, and drainage. The new girls’ school contains a special kitchen for the teaching of cooking, and is proving of great utility as regards practical instruction. The scholars are inspected by the School Medical Officer for the County, and 1 have ascertained that his recommen- dations are for the most part acted on by the parents. 1 have personally inspected the schools, and certain of the classes, whenever a case of infection has occurred. In the latter instance the head teachers are informed of any case of infection in their schools, and are particularly careful to acquaint me with any suspicious throats or rashes. The large secondary High School for girls, built a few years ago by the County Authority, is in excellent condition as regards its sanitary arrangements, and the health of the scholars. FOOD. The bulk of the milk sold in the district is obtained from dairy farms situated within the area controlled by this Council. It is on the whole of good quality. I am glad to state that this year the practice of testing the cows with tuberculin is being adopted. No action has been taken as regards tuberculous milk. The dairies, cow-sheds, and milk shops have been regularly inspected, and the regulations regarding them have been carried out. Sterilisation of milk receptacles is carried out by most milk vendors. MILK SUPPLY. No unsou!id food has been seized during the year. The sanitary condition of premises where foods are prepared, stored, or exposed for sale, has been found to be satisfactory. It has been found necessary to order the repair of the floors of certain bake-houses, otherwise these premises are satisfactory. No diseased meat as been reported or seized, and the slaughter houses are kept clean. No action under section iiy. Public Health Act, 18/5, has been taken. No carcases have been seized and condemned for tuberculosis. SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. This Act is administered by the County Council, with the Officers of which the District Council communicates when necessary.