[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Sowerby Bridge U.D.C.

  • Sowerby Bridge (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Sowerby Bridge U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Infectious Diseases and Disinfection. Investigations have continued during the year into the more serious types of infectious disease notified through the normal channels, and all precautions taken to avoid the spread of disease. The disinfection of the bedding has been carried out where necessary. Details of the visits in connection with these notifications are set out below :— Enquiries into cases of Infectious Disease ... ... ... 19 Miscellaneous infectious disease visits ... ... ... 31 Visits re disinfection, etc. ... ... ... ... ... 24 Smoke Abatement. Once again the factory chimneys of the district have been observed on a much larger scale than previously, but not actually up to the pre-war scale. During the year 30 smoke observations were taken and of these 11 emitted smoke for a longer period than three minutes in the half hour. Two of the premises in the area have recently changed over from solid fuel to pitch burning, and although a serious nuisance was committed, I am pleased to report that the plants are working quite satisfactory. 4'here appears to have been an increase in the pollution of the atmc/s- phere from this source, this may be due to the poor quality of the fuel used. Factories. During the year, as a result of a complaint from H.M. Factories Inspector, and as a result of routine inspection, 17 complaints have been investigated. These, in the majority of cases have been in connection with the sanitary accommodation, and with the exception of three cases, all have been satisfactorily- remedied. It has been necessary to carry out 43 inspections of the factories, whilst these works have been in progress. Swimming Bath. The Public Swimming Baths have again been functioned during the summer period, and continued to give satisfaction. The water has been sampled on 8 occasions and in every case