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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
Bethnal Green 1927
Report on the health of the Borough of Bethnal Green during the year 1927
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SANITARY DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING 1927.
| Period | Dirty Rooms | Defective Drains | Defective and Dirty W.C.'s. | Defective Water Supply | Other Matters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 wks. ending 30th Jan. | 355 | 48 | 222 | 38 | 1479 | 2142 |
| 4 „ „ 27th Feb. | 496 | 37 | 202 | 25 | 1517 | 2277 |
| 5 „ „ 3rd Apl. | 906 | 47 | 391 | 41 | 2569 | 3954 |
| 4 „ „ 1st May | 478 | 39 | 252 | 31 | 1390 | 2190 |
| 4 „ „ 29th May | 464 | 46 | 236 | 39 | 1314 | 2099 |
| 5 „ „ 3rd July | 462 | 35 | 266 | 34 | 1635 | 2432 |
| 4 „ „ 31st July | 444 | 21 | 119 | 25 | 708 | 1317 |
| 4 „ „ 28th Aug. | 367 | 24 | 112 | 21 | 909 | 1433 |
| 5 „ „ 2nd Oct. | 916 | 40 | 328 | 63 | 1767 | 3114 |
| 4 „ „ 30th Oct. | 850 | 44 | 318 | 86 | 1600 | 2898 |
| 4 „ „ 27th Nov. | 845 | 39 | 251 | 87 | 1340 | 2562 |
| 5 „ „ 1st Jan. | 595 | 61 | 209 | 122 | 1403 | 2390 |
| Totals | 7178 | 481 | 2906 | 612 | 17631 | 28808 |
The work of the outdoor staff is reflected in the
volume of clerical work associated with sanitary
administration.
During the year 6,085 Preliminary Notices were
served requiring the remedying of Nuisances. 4,421
Statutory Notices were served.
It is estimated that approximately 4,700 letters
on sanitary matters were typed, including 858 formal
letters giving notice of legal proceedings.
At the beginning of the year there were 593
premises with nuisances outstanding. During the
year, nuisances at 7,559 premises were abated, and
560 premises with nuisances outstanding were carried
forward to 1928.
TENEMENT HOUSES
The number of houses remaining on the register
as being let in lodgings or occupied by members of
more than one family was 170; 947 visits of inspection
were made to these houses, and arising out of such
visits 343 notices were served.