London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wimbledon 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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| Doors repaired or renewed | 32 |
| Fireplaces repaired or renewed | 20 |
| Service water mains repaired | 3 |
| Additional light and ventilation provided | 17 |
| Miscellaneous | 213 |
| Food premises. | |
| Shops reconstructed | 1 |
| Walls repaired or redecorated | S3 |
| Ceilings repaired or redecorated | 60 |
| Floors renewed or repaired | 8 |
| Woodwork repaired or repainted | 18 |
| Lighting provided or improved | 3 |
| Ventilation provided or improved | 5 |
| Fresh air inlets removed and drain inlets trapped | 2 |
| Infestation risks removed | 1 |
| Sinks provided | 5 |
| Hot water provided to sink | 13 |
| Detergent provided | 2 |
| Clean cloths provided | 1 |
| Overall clothing provided | 1 |
| First aid kit provided or improved | 32 |
| Water supply provided | 21 |
| Risks of contamination removed | 49 |
| Outdoor clothing store provided | 17 |
| Refuse storage improved | 8 |
| Wash-hand basins provided | 25 |
| Hot water provided to wash-hand basins | 33 |
| Soap provided | 31 |
| Nailbrush provided | 35 |
| Clean towels provided | 32 |
| Sanitary accommodation provided/repaired/cleansed | 7 |
| Lighting in sanitary accommodation provided | 11 |
| Ventilation in sanitary accommodation provided | 1 |
| Hand washing notices fixed | 34 |
Rodent Control.
Defects remedied in connection with ratproofing work are included in
foregoing lists.
Miscellaneous.
Accumulations removed 13
New dustbins provided 17
Smoke nuisances abated 4
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