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
Lambeth 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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67
Drainage
Visits
Re-visits
New Buildings
32
1,507
Alteration to existing drainage, etc.
464
3,669
Animals improperly kept
23
6
Personal uncleanliness
28
7
Exhumations
1
9
Hairdressers and Barbers
109
40
Pet Animals Act, 1951
26
1
Rodent Control
1,329
1,208
Unclassified
402
82
10,822
17,854
complaints
The number of complaints received, including
tat and mouse infestations, was 3,571
drain testing
Number of Drains tested by District Inspectors 2,173
Number of Drains tested by Rodent Officer 119
2,292
dangerous structures
Dangerous structures notified to London
County Council 112
summary of defects and nuisances
found as a result of routine
inspection and inspection following complaint
Dirty Premises 33
Verminous Premises 412