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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 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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Rent (Restrictions) Act23
Shops Act435
Voluntary work1,174
Inspections not defined825
Re-inspections15,589
Total inspections31,996

Table: Works supervised:—

Works supervised:—

Tests applied to drains (existing premises)483
Drains found defective91
Drains totally reconstructed28
Drains repaired or partially reconstructed313
Tests applied to drains (new buildings)4,372
Drains constructed907
Additional water supply provided2
Total works supervised6,196

Table: Description of Sanitary Improvements ordered during the year:—

Description of Sanitary Improvements ordered during the year:—

Cleanse and repair walls and ceilings938
Repair roofs, gutterings, etc.1,161
Abate dampness1,473
Repair stoves, fireplaces and coppers381
Repair windows, sashlines, sills, etc.519
Repair flooring, stairs, doors, etc.499
Provide sufficient light and ventilation19
Provide dustbin109
Remove offensive matter22
Provide or repair yard paving68
Provide or render accessible water supply21
Cleanse, cover or render accessible water cistern11
Repair water pipes and fittings92
Clear premises of vermin13
Cleanse or repair water closets and flushing apparatus360
Repair or clear defective or obstructed drains168
Repair soil pipes, waste pipes, sinks, etc.179
Abate nuisances caused by animals improperly kept1
Miscellaneous123
Total repairs and improvements ordered6,157

Table: SUMMARY OF NOTICES SERVED, 1953.

SUMMARY OF NOTICES SERVED, 1953.

Intimations, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc.2,671
Statutory Notices, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc.1,434
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 (Part II)19
Section 4, Housing Act, 193663
No. of Summonses issued132

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Factories Acts, 1937-1948.
The local sanitary authority is responsible for enforcing
certain of the provisions of the above Acts relating to sanitary
accommodation and, in those factories where mechanical power
is not used, cleanliness, ventilation, temperature, drainage of
floors and overcrowding.