[Report 1942] / Medical Officer of Health, Ashford U.D.C.

Ashford (Kent, England). Urban District Council.

Date:: 1942

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Credit: [Report 1942] / Medical Officer of Health, Ashford U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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the treatment recommended by the Medical Officer, even when the cost of such treatment is free or very small. These cases of persistent neglect could be dealt with under the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933, but no action seems ever to be taken by the appropriate authorities, apart from an occasional visit by the N.S.P.C.C. Officer. The introduction of canteens to Schools is a very valuable measure towards the attainment of improved nutrition and it is to be hoped that these will be continued in peacetime as long as they are necessary. The Milk in School’s Scheme is an assured, success. The sanitary arrangements at the Schools were all satisfactory Cases of infectious disease in the schools were as follows :— Whooping Cough Measles Scarlet Fever Ohickenpox German Measles Mumps Scabies Ringworm Impetigo Lice Infestation 50 181 25 63 2 20 11 1 43 19 SECTION C SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA. 1. Water Supply. The Council’s undertaking provided as in previous years a wholesome and pure supply. Regular samples were all very satisfactory. As an additional measure of safety, the supply is now chlorinated at the sources. The Mid-Kent Water Company’s supply to Kennington was also of excellent quality. 2. Drainage and Sewerage. No important alterations were effected. 3. Eradication of Vermin. During the year 21 Council and 37 other dwellings were found to be infested by bugs and fleas. These were all disinfested and re-inspections were made to ensure against re-infestation. The method of disinfestation, as described in the Report for 1940, was used. 4. Swimming Baths. As in 1941, the Public Bath was the only swimming bath in use. The efficacy of the chlorination was frequently checked to ensure a safe bathing water.