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
Greenwich 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
| Particulars | Number of Defects | Number of Prosecut's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred to H.M. Inspector | ||
| Want of Cleanliness | 21 | 21 | ||
| Want of Ventilation | 5 | 5 | ... | ... |
| Overcrowding | ... | ... | ||
| Want of Drainage of Floors | ... | ... | ... | |
| Other Nuisances | 2 | 2 | ... | |
| Sanitary Accommodation— | ||||
| Insufficient | 6 | 6 | ||
| Unsuitable or Defective | 5 | 5 | ... | |
| Not Separate for Sexes | ... | ... | ||
| Illegal Occupation of Underground | ||||
| Bakehouse (s. 101) | ... | ... | ... | |
| Other Offences | 80 | 30 | ... | |
| Total | 69 | 69 | ... | |
| * Including those specified in Sec ious 2, 3, 7 and 8 of the Factory Act, as remediable under the Public Health Acts. | ||||
3.—Outwork in Unwholesome Premises (Section 108).
| Nature of Work | Instances | Notices Served- | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel — | |||
| (1) Making, etc. (2) Cleaning and Washing | ... | ... | ... |
| Lace, Lace Curtains and Nets | ... | ... | ... |
| Furniture and Upholstery | ... | ... | ... |
| Fur Pulling | ... | ... | ... |
| Umbrellas | ... | ... | ... |
| Paper Bags and Boxes | ... | ... | ... |
| Cotton and Kit Bags | ... | ... | ... |
| Brush Making | ... | ... | ... |
| Box Making . | ... | ... | ... |
| Rackets and Tennis Balls | ... | ... | ... |
| Stuffed Toys | ... | ... | ... |
| Totals | ... | ... | ... |