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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
Crayford 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Public Cleansing.
The salvage aspect of refuse collection has been very
much to the fore, and increased quantities of useful war
materials have been reclaimed.
The controlled tip at Slade Green Road has continued
in use, no difficulties having been experienced in keeping
crickets and rats to a minimum. No complaints in these
matters have been received.
| No. in district | No. of visits in 1943 | No. of faults and defects found | No. of faults and defects remedied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Dairies | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Other food - preparing places, which are, as such, subject to inspection | 25 | 367 | 0 | 0 |
| Houses let in lodgings | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Nuisances and defects remedied during the year (other
than those enumerated in the previous tabulation).
Overcrowding 3
Sanitary Accommodation:
Defective 229
Drainage:
(i) Repaired 46
(ii) Cleansed 195
Refuse Receptacles 133
Dampness 39
Roofs and Rain Water
Pipes 350
Floors 32
Walls & Ceilings 587
Windows & Ventilation 150
Baths. Lavatory Basins
and Sinks 74
Water Supplies 70
Total number of visits of all kinds paid by
Inspectors during the year 5,987
Approximate number of separate premises in
area 7,480
Notices served:—
Statutory 1
Informal 1,216
Number of houses, etc., disinfected 64
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