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

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Wood Green 1953

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

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2.Defects Found

ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects where foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
ToH.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness22
Overcrowding
Unreasonable temperature_
Inadequate ventilation
Ineffective drainage of floors
Sanitary conveniences :
(a) insufficient
(b) unsuitable or defective11
(c) not separate for sexes
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to outwork)555
Total885

3. Outwork

Nature of WorkNo. 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 :
Making, etc.8
Household linen
Lace, lace curtains and nets
Curtains and furniture hangings9
Brass and brass articles
Artificial flowers7
Feather sorting19
Cosaques, Christmas crackers and stockings40
Total83

WATER SUPPLY
The whole Borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.
18