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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

Hampstead 1921

Report for the year 1921 of the Medical Officer of Health

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Water cisterns repaired or renewed8
„ removed from improper positions39
„ cleansed130
„ fitted with close fitting covers81
Water Closets—
Water closet accommodation provided7
Additional water closet accommodation provided34
Separate and sufficient water closet accommodation provided for persons of each sex2
Water closets removed from improper positions15
„ provided with proper and sufficient external
ventilation29
Improperly constructed water closet apparatus removed and new provided9
Water closet apparatus repaired or renewed . .589
„ „ unstopped. .7
„ „ cleansed . .16
„ „ provided with proper water supply60
„ flushing cisterns repaired or renewd60
Drains—
Drains repaired or renewed97
„ cleansed61
„ unstopped32
„ ventilated78
Manholes—
Manholes repaired or renewed391
Ventilating Pipes—
Ventilating pipes of drains carried to a sufficient height above windows19
„ „ „ repaired or renewed76
Fresh air inlets repaired or renewed168
Soil Pipes—
Soil pipes repaired or renewed336
,, ventilated26
Gullies and Surface Drains —
Gully traps removed from improper positions . .41
„ cleansed4
Inlets or surface drains trapped15