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
Chigwell 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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(c) Summary of visits and inspections:
Public Health Acts:
Animals 45
Birds 10
Cesspools 7
Closets (chemical and pail) 4
Dampness 371
Disrepair 355
Ditches and ponds 38
Drainage 1,156
Flooding 19
Infectious diseases 160
Insanitary conditions 196
Noise 116
Refuse accommodation and accumulation 202
Smells 178
Swimming pools 65
Verminous premises 7
Water supplies 53
Miscellaneous 212
3,194
Housing 544
Food Control 853
Factories and Offices. Shops and Railway Premises Acts 473
Petroleum Acts 182
Other Acts and duties 3,199
Total visits and inspections 8,445
(d) Summary of notices served and complied with:
| Served | Complied | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Acts: Statutory Notices | 1 | 2 |
| Informal " | 97 | 90 |
| Housing Acts: Statutory " | 3 | - |
| Food & Drugs Act: Informal " | 15 | 19 |
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