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
Lambeth 1902
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1902
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A. Public Health (London) Act and Metropolis
Local Management Acts.
Notices served (Preliminary and Statutory) 12951
Works Structural: —
Drainage defective 1445
Intercepting Traps with Fresh Air Inlets required 516
Ventilating Pipes required 498
Indoor Sinks connected with the Drain 607
Rain Water Stack Pipes connected with the Drain 717
Bath Waste connected with the Drain 69
Traps Defective, or of Obsolete Pattern 1011
Closet Pan and Connections Defective 876
Water Supply to Closet Defective 806
Closet Dilapidated 501
Draw-off from Main for Drinking Purposes required 903
Dust Bins Defective 649
Premises Dilapidated 284
Ventilation under Floors required 89
Roofs Dilapidated 218
Soil Pipes Defective 69
Paving Defective 1221
Damp and Unwholesome Houses 84
Dung Receptacles required 71
Works not Structural:—
Cisterns Dirty 109
Manure Accumulations 121
Underground Rooms occupied 96
Animals Improperly Kept 16
Stopped Drains 219
Overcrowding 86
Foul Urinals 27
Through Ventilation not provided 7
Refuse Accumulations 76
No Water Supply or Defective Water Supply 371
Dirty Premises 2075
13,837
B. Infectious Diseases Notification.
Notices served 2430