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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
Poplar 1919
Annual report for the year 1919 on the sanitary condition and vital statistics of the Metropolitan Borough of Poplar, comprising the registration sub-districts of Poplar, Bromley and Bow
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Overcrowding.
Sixteen cases of overcrowding were abated. Four cases of overcrowding
were found in a workshop; 43 cases of overcrowding were also
abated in connection with houses let in lodgings, or occupied by members of
more than one family.
General.
7,384 communications were received, and 1,467 complaints (including
10 smoke) as to nuisances were made. 3,677 communications
were despatched.
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.
Metropolitan Borough of Poplar,
Public Health Offices, Bow Road, E.
June, 1920.