London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Fulham 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA
Inspections alter complaint 4,943
Re-inspections 17,988
Inspections after Infectious Disease 712
Drains tested 599
Drains inspected 3,117
Inspections of Outworkers' Premises 225
Inspections of Food Premises 6,225
Other visits 5,204.
Intimations served 4,058
Statutory Notices served 1,874
Intimations complied with 3,611
Statutory Notices complied with 1,799
SUMMARY OF WORKS CARRIED OUT TOPER SUPERVISION OF
SANITARY INSPECTORS.
Fresh Air Inlets 59
Soil and Vent pipes repaired or renewed 93
Drains cleared 334
Drains repaired 105
Drains relaid 170
Rainwater gutters and pipes repaired
or renewed 658
Drains sealed off 1
Disused drains excavated 11
Traps cleansed, repaired, etc. 65
Pans renewed 228
Seats repaired or renewed 158
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 277
Additional W„C0 accommodation provided 5
Fastenings provided to doors, and
doors repaired 271
W.C. apartments ventilated 6
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed 170
Sink and bath wastes repaired or
renewed 213
New baths fitted 10
New lavatory basins 42
Carried Forward 2,876