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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Sanitary Inspection of the Area
| No.of complaints received | 3,254 |
| Summary of work carried out during the year 1961 | |
| Inspections: – | |
| Nuisance inspections 3,59 | 3,598 |
| Offensive trades | 81 |
| Smoke observations | 279 |
| Drainage, new and existing | 10,985 |
| Overcrowding | 650 |
| Factories and workplaces | 1,655 |
| Outworkers' premises | 584 |
| Rag dealers | 94 |
| Infectious and other diseases | 18 |
| Verminous premises and persons | 249 |
| Aged and infirm persons | 62 |
| Common lodging houses | 32 |
| Conveniences, public and private | 373 |
| Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952 | 182 |
| Rent Act, 1957 | 108 |
| Shops Act | 1,520 |
| Hairdressers and barbers | 463 |
| Voluntary work | 233 |
| Inspections not defined | 1,915 |
| Re-inspections | 13,430 |
| Total inspections | 36,511 |
| Works supervisied | |
| Tests applied to drains (existing premises) | 1,403 |
| Drains found defective | 155 |
| Drains totally reconstructed | 22 |
| Drains repaired or partially reconstructed | 1,004 |
| Tests applied to drains (new buildings) | 2,378 |
| Drains constructed | 1,693 |
| Total works supervised | 6,655 |
| Description of sanitary improvements ordered during the year | |
| Cleanse and repair walls and ceilings | 250 |
| Repair roofs, gutterings, etc. | 367 |
| Abate dampness | 529 |
| Repair stoves, fireplaces and coppers | 46 |
| Repair windows, sashlines, sills, etc. | 235 |
| Repair flooring, stairs, doors, etc. | 172 |
| Provide sufficient light and ventilation | 10 |
| Provide dustbin | 35 |
| Remove offensive matter | 50 |
| Provide or repair yard paving | 12 |
| Provide or render accessible water supply | 10 |
| Cleanse, cover or render accessible water cistern | 1 |
| Repair water pipes and fittings | 31 |
| Clear premises of vermin | – |
| Cleanse or repair water closets and flushing apparatus | 180 |
| Repair or clear defective or obstructed drains | 35 |
| Repair soil pipes, waste pipes, sinks, etc. | 63 |
| Abate nuisances caused by animals improperly kept | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 73 |
| Total repairs and improvements ordered | 2,101 |