Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Cleansed | 2 |
Paved, or paving repaired | 3 |
Drained | 2 |
Cleansed | 7° |
Dilapidations repaired and made good | 114 |
* Ventilation improved | 2 |
Dampness. | |
Roofs repaired | 31 |
Gutters repaired | 5 |
Other works to prevent dampness | 34 |
Provided, repaired | 7 |
Accumulations of refuse removed | 11 |
Other defects | 18 |
Complaints. During the year 866 complaints were received in respect of the following uisances:—
Rodent infestation | 262 |
General dilapidation and disrepair | 91 |
Obnoxious smells | 65 |
Dampness | 60 |
Vermin | 48 |
Accumulations of refuse | 46 |
Inadequate or unsuitable W.C. accommodation | 36 |
Defective or choked drains | 29 |
Defective roof | 24 |
Absence of artificial lighting to common staircase | 21 |
Inadequate or unsuitable dustbin accommodation | 12 |
Overcrowding | 11 |
Smoking chimneys | 11 |
Noise | 8 |
Defective flues | 6 |
Inadequate water supply | 6 |
Aged and infirm persons | 5 |
Nuisance from animals | 4 |
Unsound food | 4 |
Impure water supply | 2 |
Miscellaneous | 64 |
Inadequate ventilation | 2 |