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 1950

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

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Cleansed14
Paved, or paving repaired5
Houses and Workshops, etc.
Cleansed93
Dilapidations repaired and made good117
Ventilation improved1
Dampness.
Roofs repaired41
Gutters repaired9
Other works to prevent dampness30
Ash bins, and Ashpits.
Provided, repaired2
Various.
Accumulations of refuse removed10
Animals improperly kept2
Other defects17

Table: Complaints. During the year 678 complaints were received in respect of the following nuisances: —

Complaints. During the year 678 complaints were received in respect of the following nuisances: —

Rodent infestation292
General dilapidation and disrepair71
Obnoxious smells65
Dampness49
Vermin62
Accumulations of refuse36
Inadequate or unsuitable W.C. accommodation33
Defective or choked drains17
Defective roof14
Absence of artificial lighting to common staircase11
Inadequate or unsuitable dustbin accommodation1
Overcrowding4
Smoking chimneys10
Noise15
Defective flues8
Inadequate water supply9
Aged and infirm persons4
Nuisance from animals6
Unsound food41
Impure water supply2
Inadequate ventilation4
Miscellaneous49