London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Wood Green 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]

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2. Defects Found.

Particulars.Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred To H.M. By H.M.
InspectorInspector
Want of cleanliness11
Overcrowding
Unreasonable temperature—_
Inadequate ventilation
Ineffective drainage of floors
Sanitary Conveniences:
(a) insufficient
(b) unsuitable or defective661
(c) not separate for sexes
Other offences against the
Act (not including offences
relating to Outwork).33
Total10731

3. Outwork.

Nature of Work.No. of outworkers in August listNo. of cases of default in sending lists to CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel:
(a) Making, etc.75
(b) Cleaning and washing
Curtains and furniture hangings1
Furniture and upholstery1
Brass and brass articles9
Total86

WATER SUPPLY.
The whole borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.