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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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Table: SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA VISITS TO DWELLINGS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS

SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA VISITS TO DWELLINGS BY PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS

After complaint2,076
After infectious disease86
Re-inspections (excluding house-to-house)4,876
Drains tested1,237
Drains inspected1,665
Voluntary drainage works supervised1,119
Housing enquiries112
Owners /builders, etc683
Miscellaneous visits238
Ineffectual visits2,745
Vermin (rehousing cases)390
Houses in Multiple occupation525
House to House (initial inspections)938
House to House (reinspections)1,121
Rodent control98
(* Additional to visits by rodent operatives separately reported).
STATUTORY ACTION
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 and London County Council (General Powers) Acts.
Intimation notices served987
Intimation notices complied with624
Statutory Notices served674
Statutory Notices complied with539
Summary of Works carried out under supervision of Public Health Inspectors.
Fresh Air Inlets repaired or renewed38
Soil and Vent Pipes repaired or renewed96
Drains cleared126
Drains repaired239
Drains relaid47
Rainwater gutters and pipes repairedor renewed125
Traps cleansed, repaired, etc9
Pans renewed52
Seats repaired or renewed87
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed38
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired16
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed37
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed48
Baths cleansed4
Water cisterns repaired, cleansed, etc.36
Water supply pipes and fitting repaired88
Internal house repairs1,038
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke etc.)97
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking purposes)5
Dampness remedied627
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation11