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 Chigwell]
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The housing shortage in the District is still acute. No formal
action has been taken during the year. | |
Number of visits made | 5 |
Defective Roofs | 89 |
WC.'s | 23 |
„ Flushing cisterns | 13 |
„ Sink and waste pipes | 15 |
Sash cords | 29 |
Walls | 28 |
„ Gutters and rainwater pipes | 51 |
Yard paving | 13 |
„ Windows | 96 |
„ Drainage and vent pipes | 23 |
„ Gullies | 11 |
„ Internal Walls (plaster) | 65 |
Ceilings | 41 |
„ Water fittings and pipes | 12 |
,, Flooring | 45 |
External Walls | 15 |
„ Stoves, boilers and fireplaces | 17 |
,, Dustbins | 9 |
Doors | 28 |
Dampness | 54 |
Under floor ventilation, lack of | 9 |
Dirty walls and ceilings | 5 |