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
Holborn 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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The following table shows the work done to abate nuisances for which intimation notices were served:—
| Water Supply— | Houses. | Factories, Workshops and Workplaces |
|---|---|---|
| Provided | 2 | 4 |
| Cisterns cleansed, repaired etc. | 16 | 9 |
| Waterclosete— | ||
| Cleansed | 13 | 7 |
| Water supplied, flushing cistern repaired, etc. | 6 | 6 |
| Repaired, new pans, etc. | 45 | 13 |
| Ventilation improved | 3 | 12 |
| Separate accommodation for sexes provided | — | 4 |
| Position or construction improved | 2 | 3 |
| Direct communication with workrooms remedied | — | 3 |
| Accommodation provided | 1 | 7 |
| Unstopped | 21 | 4 |
| Urinals, repaired, cleansed, etc. | — | 1 |
| Soil Pipes— | ||
| Repaired, renewed and ventilated | 8 | 3 |
| Rainwater Pipes— | ||
| Repaired or renewed | 19 | 3 |
| Drains— | ||
| Repaired | 27 | 9 |
| Unstopped, cleansed, etc. | 19 | 9 |
| Sinks, etc.— | ||
| Waste pipes repaired, renewed, etc. | 20 | 12 |
| Yards, Areas and Washhouses— | ||
| Cleansed | 9 | 7 |
| Paved and paving repaired | 16 | 2 |
| Houses and Workshops, etc.— | ||
| Cleansed | 52 | 41 |
| Dilapidations repaired and made good | 41 | 6 |
| Ventilation improved | 2 | 9 |
| Dampness— | ||
| Roofs repaired | 42 | 2 |
| Gutters repaired | 14 | 2 |
| Other works to prevent dampness | 13 | 3 |
| Ashbin— | ||
| Provided, repaired, etc. | 32 | 3 |
| Various— | ||
| Underground Rooms vacated | 6 | — |
| Smoke—Emission of black smoke abated | — | 5 |