Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Cleansed | 14 |
Paved, or paving repaired | 5 |
Cleansed | 93 |
Dilapidations repaired and made good | 117 |
Ventilation improved | 1 |
Roofs repaired | 41 |
Gutters repaired | 9 |
Other works to prevent dampness | 30 |
Provided, repaired | 2 |
Accumulations of refuse removed | 10 |
Animals improperly kept | 2 |
Other defects | 17 |
Complaints. During the year 678 complaints were received in respect of the following nuisances: —
Rodent infestation | 292 |
General dilapidation and disrepair | 71 |
Obnoxious smells | 65 |
Dampness | 49 |
Vermin | 62 |
Accumulations of refuse | 36 |
Inadequate or unsuitable W.C. accommodation | 33 |
Defective or choked drains | 17 |
Defective roof | 14 |
Absence of artificial lighting to common staircase | 11 |
Inadequate or unsuitable dustbin accommodation | 1 |
Overcrowding | 4 |
Smoking chimneys | 10 |
Noise | 15 |
Defective flues | 8 |
Inadequate water supply | 9 |
Aged and infirm persons | 4 |
Nuisance from animals | 6 |
Unsound food | 41 |
Impure water supply | 2 |
Inadequate ventilation | 4 |
Miscellaneous | 49 |