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Camberwell 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND, 1962

ParticularsNo.of cases in which defects wereNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. In. spectorBy H.M. In. spector
Want of cleanliness551
Overcrowding
Unreasonable temperature
Inadequate ventilation
Ineffective drainage of floors
Sanitary conveniences –
(a) insufficient
(b) unsuitable or defective29284
(c) not separate for sexes22
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to outwork)2725
Total63605

Summary of Outworkers classified by Trades
Artificial flowers 2
Cardboard boxes 40
Carding 16
Christmas stockings & crackers 8
Household linen 3
Jewellery 7
Lampshades 85
Wearing apparel 243
Total 404
Summary of work of the Rodent Control Staff
No. of complaints received 1,144
No. of inspections 2,295
No. of Operators' calls 10,337
No. of private premises baited 1,358
No. of business premises baited 176
No. of baits laid 7,117