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
Holborn 1923
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health, for the year 1923
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The following Table shows the work done to abate nuisances for which intimation notices were served:—
| Water Supply— | Houses. | Factories, Workshops and Workplaces. |
|---|---|---|
| Provided | – | l |
| Cisterns cleansed, repaired, etc. | 43 | 7 |
| Waterclosets— | ||
| Cleansed | 31 | 8 |
| Water supplied, flushing cistern repaired, etc. | 31 | 11 |
| Repaired, new pans, etc. | 130 | 12 |
| Ventilation improved | 2 | 5 |
| Separate accommodation for sexes provided | – | 5 |
| Position improved | – | 8 |
| Direct communication with workrooms remedied | – | 9 |
| Accommodation provided | 2 | 1 |
| Soil Pipes— | ||
| Repaired, renewed and ventilated | 6 | 3 |
| Rainwater Pipes— | ||
| Repaired or renewed | 14 | 8 |
| Drains— | ||
| Repaired | 11 | 5 |
| Unstopped, cleansed, etc. | 21 | 8 |
| Sinks, etc. Waste pipes repaired, renewed, etc | 30 | 5 |
| Yards, Areas and Washhouses— | ||
| Cleansed | 43 | 4 |
| Paved and paving repaired | 27 | 3 |
| Houses and Workshops, etc.— | ||
| Cleansed | 99 | 34 |
| Dilapidations repaired and made good | 89 | 6 |
| Ventilation improved | – | 1 |
| Dampness— | ||
| Roofs repaired | 73 | 2 |
| Gutters repaired | 12 | 2 |
| Floor cavities ventilated | 1 | 1 |
| Other works to prevent dampness | 17 | 2 |
| Ashbins— | ||
| Provided, repaired, etc. | 73 | 66 |
| Urinals— | ||
| Repaired, cleansed, etc. | 2 | 9 |
| Various— | ||
| Underground Rooms vacated | 6 | – |
| Smoke—Emission of black smoke abated | – | 6 |
| Animals—Improper keeping discontinued | 2 | – |
| Accumulations of Refuse—Removed | 24 | 5 |
| Overcrowding abated | 3 | – |
| Manure receptacles repaired | – | 1 |
| Other nuisances abated | 17 | 5 |