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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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| Visits | Re-visits | |
|---|---|---|
| Animals improperly kept | 8 | - |
| Personal uncleanliness | 10 | 2 |
| Exhumations | - | - |
| Hairdressers and Barber | 119 | 64 |
| Pet Animals Act, 1951 | 21 | 2 |
| Rodent Control | 1416 | 1500 |
| Unclassified | 1553 | 419 |
| Caravans | 17 | 2 |
| 13,863 | 16,919 |
COMPLAINTS
The number of complaints received, including
rat and mouse infestations, was 3630
DRAIN TESTING
Number of Drains tested by District Inspectors 805
Number of Drains tested by Rodent Officer 129
1934
DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
Dangerous structures notified to London
County Council 28
SUMMARY OF DEFECTS AND NUISANCES
FOUND AS A RESULT OF ROUTINE
INSPECTION AND INSPECTION FOLLOWING COMPLAINT
Dirty Premises 29
Verminous Premises 395
Defective Roofs 563
Defective rainwater pipes and gutters 264
Damp Premises 407
Defective drainage and sanitary fittings 682
Choked drainage 461