[Report 1938] / Medical Officer of Health, Workington Borough.
- Workington (England). Borough Council.
- Date:
- 1938
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1938] / Medical Officer of Health, Workington Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![Part Carcases/Organs. ]vocalised Tuberculosis . .... 178 Cirrhosis . .... 10 Parasitic . .... 16 Bruised. .... 4 Congestion . .... 20 MUTTON— Pat Tainted. 1 Whole Carcases. Moribund. .... 4 Pneumonia. o Fevered . 1 Oedema . 1 Part Carcases/Organs. Cvsts . 1 Abscesses . 1 Congestion . 1 Bruised . . 2 Cirrhosis . 1 VFAT./—Whole Car(‘ases . Immature .. 9 T^mbilical Pvaemia .... 1 Decomposition . 1 Frozen Peef. Bone Taint . . 22 lbs. Jellied Veal. Decomposition. . 6 lbs. Cheese. Unsound ../r. . 18 lbs. Corned Beef. Decomposition. . 6 lbs. Corned Pork. Decomposition. . 6 lbs. Fish. Decomposition. . 18 lbs. Verminous Premises. Niimeroiis complaints were received dnrin^’ tlie year of houses infested with vermin (hugs, fleas, etc.) Each (‘onijilaint was investigated and advice given as to the most effective method of destruction. In 69 instances it w^as necessary for this Department to carry out disinfestation work. The methods employed are by spraying with an efficient insecticide, “Pyagra” or “Zaldicide,” or by fumigation with “Cimex” or ^^Fumoids” (Sulphur Dioxide base). Architraves, pic¬ ture moutdings, skirtings, etc., are loosened or removed, wallpaper stripped, fireplaces, windows, etc., sealed. Following disinfestation, tenants are instructed to wash bedding, scrub floors, etc., bedsteads to be taken to pieces](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b30293327_0047.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
