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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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60
Thotpach Road
Crimsworth Road
Goldsboro Road
Idmiston Road
This work of reconstruction of sewers will help substantially in the elini*
nation of flooding and rat infestation in such streets".
SUMMARY OF VISITS AND INSPECTIONS BY INSPECTORIAL STAFF
| Dwelllnghouses | Visits | Re-visits |
|---|---|---|
| In respect of nuisances | 2,855 | 6,181 |
| In respect of Certificates under the Rent Act, 1957 | 90 | 72 |
| In respect of Rehousing | 65 | 30 |
| In respect of Infectious Diseases | 214 | 19 |
| Other reasons | 1,441 | 419 |
| Clean Air Act, 1956 | ||
| Timed observations | 167 | - |
| Untimed observations | 846 | - |
| Other visits, private and industrial premises | 1,390 | 3,224 |
| Factories Acts | ||
| Factories with mechanical power | 548 | 26 |
| Factories without mechanical power | 123 | 3 |
| Outworkers | 226 | - |
| Drainage | ||
| New Buildings | 142 | 1,517 |
| Alteration to existing drainage, etc | 750 | 3,253 |
| Other Inspections | ||
| Bakehouses | 88 | 3 |
| Butchers Shops | 505 | 7 |
| Restaurants | 332 | 141 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 59 | 2 |
| Ice Cream Premises | 120 | 4 |
| Milkshops | 193 | 4 |
| Public Houses | 19 | 2 |
| Other Food Premises | 543 | 24 |