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
Deptford 1916
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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Inland Revenue Act, 1903. No certificates under this Act were
issued during the year.
Overcrowding was abated in 16 cases without having to take legal
proceedings.
Smoke Nuisances. During the year 5 observations of chimneys
were made.
Cleansing and Disinfection Station.
Number of premises disinfected 1599
Number of rooms disinfected 1827
School children.—Baths given 1604
Mortuary and Coroner's Court.
Number of bodies received 100
Number of inquests held 91