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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

Camberwell 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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Table: Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out During the Year 1949.

Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out During the Year 1949.

Description of Sanitary Improvements ordered during the Year.
Number of rooms cleansed, walls repaired2,675
Defective roofs repaired or rainwater pipes provided or repaired2,385
Dampness abated1,996
Yards and forecourts paved or paving repaired171
Water fittings repaired175
Drains entirely reconstructed51
Drains partially reconstructed302
Soil, vent pipes, sinks and waste pipes renewed or repaired376
Premises in which repairs were effected to water closets1,159
Dustbins provided169
Repairs effected to windows1,214
Stoves and coppers repaired1,023
Flooring repaired or renewed, repairs to woodwork (stairs, etc.)1,133
Ventilation and lighting improved79
Offensive accumulations removed34
Miscellaneous repairs and improvements ordered701
Total repairs and improvements ordered13,643

Table:

Inspections.
Following complaint8,024
Following cases of notifiable infectious disease1,252
Factories364
Rent (Restrictions) Act62
New buildings and conversions into flats and business premises373
Rag and bone dealers21
Conveniences (public and private)142
Shops Act207
Child Life Protection2
Common Lodging Houses16
Aged and infirm persons41
Cases of overcrowding and miscellaneous housing inquiries2,163
Miscellaneous4,406
Total inspections17,073
Re-inspections, calls, etc.28,271
Smoke observations91

Table:

SUMMARY OF NOTICES SERVED, 1949.
Intimations, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc.5,326
Statutory Notices, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc.2,585
Public Health (London) Act, 1936, (Part II)40
Section 4, Housing Act, 1936132