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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE II (Contd.).
| Nuisances etc, found | Works completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Dampness: (Not due to defects shown elsewhere) | 617 | 581 |
| Water: Supply cut off | 17 | 17 |
| Dust receptacles: Insufficient or defective | 53 | 56 |
| Miscellaneous: | ||
| Rooms, etc., dirty and/or verminous | 287 | 284 |
| Cases of overcrowding | 9 | 3 |
| Yards, etc., not properly paved or drained | 23 | 19 |
| Roofs defective | 512 | 497 |
| Rainwater pipes and gutters defective | 301 | 283 |
| Public House urinals requiring cleansing | 12 | 12 |
| Other nuisances or defects | 1,743 | 1,522 |
| Defects, etc., found in Factories: | ||
| Sanitary defects | 3 | 3 |
| W.C. accommodation insufficient or unsuitable | 11 | 11 |
| Overcrowding | – | – |
| Stables: | ||
| Accumulations found | – | – |
| Manure receptacles defective | – | – |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The institution of legal proceedings under the Public Health (London)
Act 1936, the L.C.C. (General Powers) Act 1927 and the Housing Act 1957
Section 36, was necessary in the following instances. Table III showing
details and results is set out on the following page.