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 Stepney]
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Table 6.
SUMMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR
Animal nuisances abated | 10 |
Cisterns cleansed, covered and repaired | 28 |
Dampness in premises remedied | 2576 |
Drains cleansed or repaired | 1137 |
Drains constructed or reconstructed | 1902 |
Dust receptacles provided | 273 |
Dwelling rooms cleansed | 5629 |
Houses ventilated beneath lower floor | 55 |
Improved light and ventilation provided to rooms | 19 |
Manure receptacles provided or reconstructed | 2 |
Offensive accumulations removed | 258 |
Gutters and rainwater pipes fixed or repaired | 827 |
Repairs to roofs | 2283 |
Sinks , baths and lavatory basins fitted | 1037 |
Sink, bath etc. waste pipes fixed or repaired | 1385 |
Smoke nuisances abated | 87 |
Urinals fixed or repaired | 34 |
Verminous rooms cleansed | 976 |
Water-closets cleansed or repaired | 596 |
" - light and ventilation provided | 68 |
" - pans and traps fixed | 941 |
" - provision or repair of flushing apparatus | 722 |
Water Supply to houses reinstated or repaired | 553 |
Yards, Areas and Forecourts paved or.repaired | 271 |
Floors and Staircases repaired | 1002 |
Fireplaces and Coppers renewed or repaired | 1011 |
Windows repaired | 1394 |
Miscellaneous | 2632 |
Total: | 27,708 |
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