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

Enfield 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
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Table: Table 43Inspections andComplaintsSummary ofComplaints andRequests for Visits

Table 43

Inspections andComplaintsSummary ofComplaints andRequests for Visits

Accumulation of refuse188
Animal welfare1
Bees76
Blocked or defective drains2,457
Dampness in premises278
Defective water-closets418
Defective water fittings65
Defective roofs137
Disinfection and disinfestation64
Improvement grants608
Insanitary or defective conditions of premises518
Insect infestations276
Noise Nuisance88
Pigeons85
Rats or mice2,164
Scabies12
Smoke nuisance and Clean Air inquiries475
Squirrels41
Unsatisfactory housing conditions including overcrowding54
Unsound food149
Verminous premises73
Wasps1,038
Miscellaneous1,030
TOTAL10,295