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 Enfield]
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(39) Inspections and complaints: summary of complaints and requests for visits
Accumulation of refuse | 144 |
Bees | 18 |
Blocked or defective drains | 2,727 |
Dampness in premises | 242 |
Defective water-closets | 425 |
Defective water-fittings | 30 |
Defective roofs | 90 |
Disinfection and disinfestation | 12 |
Improvement of property | 1,074 |
Insanitary or defective conditions of premises | 445 |
Insect infestations | 306 |
Noise nuisance | 57 |
Pigeons | 109 |
Rats or mice | 2,734 |
Scabies | 7 |
Smoke nuisance and Clean Air enquiries | 176 |
Squirrels | 67 |
Unsatisfactory housing conditions including overcrowding | 32 |
Unsound food | 169 |
Verminous premises | 84 |
Wasps | 54 |
Miscellaneous | 1,180 |
10,182 |