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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 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Table: SUMMARY OF VISITS AND INSPECTIONS BY INSPECTORIAL STAFF (Continued)

SUMMARY OF VISITS AND INSPECTIONS BY INSPECTORIAL STAFF (Continued)

Animals improperly kept3218
Personal uncieanliness5217
Exhumations1-
Hairdressers and Barbers11130
Pet Animals Act. 1951283
Rodent Control1,4211.216
Unclassified751145
11.20115.739

Table: COMPLAINTS

COMPLAINTS

The number of complaints received, including rat and mouse infestations, was3,678
DRAIN TESTING
Number of Drains tested by District Inspectors2,647
Number of Drains tested by Rodent Officer150
2,797
DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
Dangerous structures notified to London county Council79
SUMMARY OF DEFECTS AND NUISANCES FOUND AS A RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTION AND INSPECTION FOLLOWING COMPLAINT
Dirty Premises47
Verminous Premises432
Defective Roofs384
Defective rainwater pipes and gutters208
Damp Premises458
Defective drainage and sanitary fittings513