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
Holborn 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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The following table shows the work done to abate nuisances for which intimation notices were served:—
| Water Supply— | Houses. | Factories, Workshops and Workplaces. |
|---|---|---|
| Provided | 6 | 0 |
| Cisterns cleansed, repaired etc. | 32 | 4 |
| Waterclosets— | ||
| Cleansed | 11 | 9 |
| Water supplied, flushing cistern repaired, etc. | 8 | 6 |
| Repaired, new pans, etc. | 52 | 10 |
| Ventilation improved | 2 | 3 |
| Separate accommodation for sexes provided | - | 6 |
| Position or construction improved | 1 | 1 |
| Direct communication with workrooms remedied | - | 2 |
| Accommodation provided | 4 | 2 |
| Urinals, repaired, cleansed, etc. | - | 4 |
| Soil Pipes— | ||
| Repaired, renewed and ventilated | 3 | 2 |
| Rainwater Pipes— | ||
| Repaired or renewed | 15 | 6 |
| Drains— | ||
| Repaired | 17 | 6 |
| Unstopped, cleansed, etc. | 18 | 5 |
| Sinks, etc.— | ||
| Waste pipes repaired, renewed, etc. | 28 | 8 |
| Yards, Areas and Washhouses— | ||
| Cleansed | 5 | 2 |
| Paved and paving repaired | 14 | 5 |
| Houses and Workshops, etc.— | ||
| Cleansed | 50 | 38 |
| Dilapidations repaired and made good | 35 | 8 |
| Ventilation improved | 2 | 11 |
| Dampness— | ||
| Roofs repaired | 27 | 2 |
| Gutters repaired | 4 | 4 |
| Other works to prevent dampness | 12 | 13 |
| Ashbins— | ||
| Provided, repaired, etc. | 56 | 6 |
| Various— | ||
| Underground Rooms vacated | 5 | - |
| Smoke—Emission of black smoke abated | - | 6 |
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