London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1903
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1903
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A. Public Health (London) Act and Metropolis
Local Management Acts.
Notices served (Preliminary and Statutory) 11707
Works Structural:—
Drainage defective 1318
Intercepting Traps with Fresh Air Inlets required 321
Ventilating Pipes required 374
Indoor Sinks connected with the Drain 560
Rain Water Stack Pipes connected with the Drain 740
Bath Waste connected with the Drain 72
Traps Defective, or of Obsolete Pattern 990
Closet Pan and Connections Defective 941
Water Supply to Closet Defective 840
Closet Dilapidated 602
Draw-off from Main for Drinking Purposes required 842
Dust Bins Defective 760
Premises Dilapidated 261
Ventilation under Floors required 59
Roofs Dilapidated 376
Soil Pipes Defective 72
Paving Defective 1191
Damp and Unwholesome Houses 101
Dung Receptables required 28
Works not Structural:—
Cisterns Dirty 149
Manure Accumulations 116
Underground Rooms occupied 72
Animals Improperly Kept 28
Stoped Drains 151
Overcrowding 74
Foul Urinals 56
Through Ventilation not provided —
Refuse Accumulations 107
No Water Supply or Defective Water Supply 286
Dirty Premises 2004
13,491
B. Infectious Diseases Notification.
Notices served 1336