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
Poplar 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE II (continued)
| Nuisances, etc., found | Works completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Dampness: (Not due to defects shown elsewhere) | 922 | 755 |
| Water: supply cut off | 39 | 53 |
| Dust receptacles: Insufficient or defective | 98 | 143 |
| Miscellaneous: | ||
| Rooms, etc., dirty and/ or verminous | 603 | 512 |
| Cases of overcrowding | 13 | - |
| Yards, etc., not properly paved or drained | 92 | 112 |
| Roofs defective | 822 | 884 |
| Rainwater pipes and gutters defective | 339 | 298 |
| Public House urinals requiring cleansing | - | - |
| Other nuisances or defects | 3,464 | 2,864 |
| Defects, etc., found in Factories: | ||
| Sanitary defects | 6 | 4 |
| W. C. accommodation insufficient or unsuitable | 13 | 7 |
| Overcrowding | - | - |
| Stables: | ||
| Accumulations found | 1 | 1 |
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