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
Wood Green 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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| Inspections and Re-inspections of dwelling houses:— | |
| Total | 1,516 |
| Enquiries in connection with Infectious Diseases:— | |
| Total | 142 |
| Inspections of registered premises:— | |
| Total | 1,677 |
| Miscellaneous Inspections:— | |
| Total | 2,096 |
| Work Carried Out:— | |
| Drains reconstructed | 31 |
| Drains repaired | 229 |
| New water closets | 3 |
| Water closets repaired | 111 |
| Premises cleansed, etc. | 10 |
| Rooms disinfested .. | 65 |
| Accumulations of refuse removed | 14 |
| Keeping of animals discontinued | 3 |
| Dampness in premises remedied | 520 |
| Houses repaired | 2,042 |
| Miscellaneous | 188 |
| Total | 3,216 |
| House-to-House Inspection. | |
| Number of houses inspected, 1939:— | |
| Total | 48 |
| Rent Restrictions Acts. | |
| Certificates granted under above heading during 1939:— | |
| Total | 4 |