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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 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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Table: Sanitary Inspection of the Area.

Sanitary Inspection of the Area.

No. of complaints received3,196
Summary of Work carried out during the year 1958.
Inspections:—
Nuisance inspections3,372
Offensive trades52
Smoke observations38 it m .»
Drainage, new and existing5,912
Overcrowding446
Factories and workplaces906
Outworkers' premises425
Rag dealers78
Infections and other diseases348
Verminous premises and persons104
Aged and infirm persons190
Common lodging houses17
Conveniences, public and private277
Heating appliances (Fireguards) Act, 195251
Rent Act, 19571,224
Shops Act917
Hairdressers and barbers162
Voluntary work128
Inspections not defined837
Re-inspections13,706
Total inspections29,190
Works supervised:—ni J
Tests applied to drains (existing premises)314
Drains found defective119
Drains totally reconstructed27
Drains repaired or partially reconstructed217
Tests applied to drains (new buildings)3,093
Drains constructed737
Total works supervised4,507
Description of Sanitary Improvements ordered during the year:—
Cleanse and repair walls and ceilings353
Repair roofs, gutterings, etc.776
Abate dampness1,058
Repair stoves, fireplaces and coppers126
Repair windows, sashlines, sills, etc.292
Repair flooring, stairs, doors, etc.240
Provide sufficient light and ventilation12
Provide dustbin104
Remove offensive matter28
Provide or repair yard paving32
Provide or render accessible water supply14
Cleanse, cover or render accessible water cistern4
Repair water pipes and fittings41
Clear premises of vermin2
Cleanse or repair water closets and flushing apparatus186
Repair or clear defective or obstructed drains66
Repair soil pipes, waste pipes, sinks, etc88
Abate nuisances caused by animals improperly kept2
Miscellaneous...27
Total repairs and improvements ordered3,451