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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
Shoreditch 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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| Summary of work done(contd.) | |
| W. C's., obstructions removed | 101 |
| Sinks, new | 200 |
| Sinks, improved | 208 |
| Sinks, traps provided | 81 |
| Outdoor Premises. | |
| Floors, paving repaired | 217 |
| Cleansed or limewashed | 121 |
| Improved or repaired | 18 |
| Dustbins provided | 238 |
| Ashpits abolished | 2 |
| Accumulations removed | 166 |
| Urinals cleansed or repaired | 57 |
| Animals improperly kept | 4 |
| NOTICES SERVED. | |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936- | |
| Intimation notices. | 4,566 |
| Nuisance notices | 431 |
| Section 40 notices | 7 |
| Housing Act, 1936 | - |
| Factories Act, 1937 | 130 |
| Shops Act, 1950. | 2 |
| Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 | 3 |
| COMPLAINTS RECEIVED | 4,297 |
VERMINOUS PREMISES,
It was necessary to take measures on account of the presence
of vermin in 82 houses, and in connection with these 148 rooms
were dealt with, sanitary notices being served where necessary.