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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Nuisances, etc.. found | Work s completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Dampness: (Not due to defects shown elsewhere) | 539 | 552 |
| Water: supply cut off | 41 | 28 |
| Dust receptacles: Insufficient or defective | 83 | 60 |
| Miscellaneous: | ||
| Rooms, etc., dirty and / or verminous | 284 | 467 |
| Cases of overcrowding | 5 | 3 |
| Yards, etc., not properly paved or drained | 57 | 64 |
| Roofs defective | 631 | 711 |
| Rainwater pipes and gutters defective | 225 | 227 |
| Public House urinals requiring cleansing | - | - |
| Other nuisances or defects | 2,391 | 2,645 |
| Defects, etc., found in Factories: | ||
| Sanitary defects | - | - |
| W. C. accommodation insufficient or unsuitable | - | - |
| Overcrowding | - | - |
| Stables: | ||
| Accumulations found | 1 | 1 |
| Manure receptacles defective | 1 | 1 |
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