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 1949

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

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Cleansed2
Paved, or paving repaired3
Drained2
Houses and Workshops, etc.
Cleansed7°
Dilapidations repaired and made good114
* Ventilation improved2
Dampness.
Roofs repaired31
Gutters repaired5
Other works to prevent dampness34
Ashbins, and Ashpits.
Provided, repaired7
Various.
Accumulations of refuse removed11
Other defects18

Table: Complaints. During the year 866 complaints were received in respect of the following uisances:—

Complaints. During the year 866 complaints were received in respect of the following uisances:—

Rodent infestation262
General dilapidation and disrepair91
Obnoxious smells65
Dampness60
Vermin48
Accumulations of refuse46
Inadequate or unsuitable W.C. accommodation36
Defective or choked drains29
Defective roof24
Absence of artificial lighting to common staircase21
Inadequate or unsuitable dustbin accommodation12
Overcrowding11
Smoking chimneys11
Noise8
Defective flues6
Inadequate water supply6
Aged and infirm persons5
Nuisance from animals4
Unsound food4
Impure water supply2
Miscellaneous64
Inadequate ventilation2