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 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Housing Act 1961
| In respect of surveys and complaints | 1,410 | 1,730 |
| In respect of London County Council Mortgage loans | 326 | 74 |
| Drainage | ||
| New Buildings | 155 | 1,161 |
| Alterations to existing drainage etc. | 1,746 | 2,854 |
| Other Inspections | ||
| Bakehouses | 33 | - |
| Butchers Shops | 519 | - |
| Restaurants | 330 | 10 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 25 | - |
| Ice Cream Premises | 49 | - |
| Milkshops | 252 | 6 |
| Public Houses | 22 | - |
| Greengrocers | 32 | - |
| Fishmongers | 13 | - |
| Market Stalls | 149 | - |
| Grocers | 179 | - |
| Confectioners | 94 | - |
| Other Food Premises | 734 | 28 |
| Animals improperly kept | 8 | 4 |
| Personal uncleanliness | 5 | - |
| Exhumations | 2 | - |
| Hairdressers and Barbers | 34 | 3 |
| Pet Animals Act 1951 | 18 | - |
| Rodent Control | 1,940 | 2,824 |
| Unclassified | 83 | 23 |
| Caravans | 2 | - |
| 31,010 | 13,159 |
COMPLAINTS
The number of complaints received, including
rat and mouse infestations was 5,536
DRAIN TESTING
Number of drains tested by District Inspectors 2,344
Number of drains tested by Rodent Officer 76
2,420