London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Islington 1938

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

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69 1938
Windows: repaired or renewed 1,051
,, hinges renewed 87
,, cords renewed 431
,, fasteners provided 365
New windows provided 150
Doors: renewed or repaired 173
,, hinges or fasteners renewed 212
Stoves, etc., repaired or renewed 279
Hearths repaired 90
Rooms rendered fit for habitation 192
Illegal occupation of underground rooms discontinued 37
Rooms disinfested of vermin 331
Houses disinfested prior to demolition 17
Domestic Water Supply:
Cisterns repaired and cleansed 26
Water supply provided to house 3
,, ,, ,, ,, tenement house 83
Drains:
Constructed 1
Repaired 56
Ventilated 3
Gully and other traps fixed 167
Water Closets:
Erected or provided 5
Pan and trap only provided 49
Flushing apparatus repaired 70
Ventilated 110
Walls, etc., cleansed 200
Damp Proof Course provided 54
Sinks: provided 181
,, waste pipe repaired 108
Cupboards provided 2
,, repaired 59
Food Cupboards provided 571
Areas paved or repaved 157
Yards paved or repaved Ill
External:
Pointing of walls renewed 273
Bulged or unsound walls repaired or rebuilt 140
Damp-course made efficient 45
Percolating or rising dampness abated 145
Plaster repaired or renewed 194
Roofs repaired 280
Guttering and rainwater pipes repaired or renewed 140
Chimneys rebuilt 58
Vents or flues cleared 47
,, ,, ,, renewed 38
,, ,, ,, repaired 51
Dustbins provided 20
Other improvements 561
Total Improvements 10,405
Total Premises Improved 366