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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
Kensington 1869
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington]
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| DISTRICTS. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| North | South | Total | |
| Stagnant Water, Animal, and other offensive matter removed — | 39 | 42 | 81 |
| Nuisances removecMiy request of Inspectors | 64 | 52 | 116 |
| Cases in which Inspectors could not interfere | 41 | 56 | 97 |
| „ referred to Surveyor's office | 38 | 27 | 65 |
| Unnecessary complaints | 45 | 63 | 108 |
| Bakehouses under constant supervision | 71 | 64 | 135 |
| Licensed Slaughter-houses ditto | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| „ Cow Sheds ditto | 19 | 17 | 36 |
This Report, of course, does not represent the actual amount of
work really performed, but is only a record of those cases demanding your
Vestry's directions.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Tour faithful Servant,
FRANCIS GODRICH,
Medical Officer of Health.