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
Southwark 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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TABLE A
REGISTRATIONS AND GENERAL INSPECTION
| (1) Class of Premises | (2) Number of premises registered during the year. | (3) Total number of registered premises at end of year | (4) Number of registered premises receiving a general inspection during the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 62 | 1,304 | 473 |
| Retail shops | 56 | 1,794 | 1,052 |
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 16 | 297 | 123 |
| Catering establishments open to the public, canteens | 15 | 396 | 178 |
| Fuel storage depots | 8 | ||
| Totals | 149 | 3,799 | 1,826 |
TABLE B
| Number of visits of all kinds by Inspectors to Registered Premises | 4,937 |
TABLE C
ANALYSIS OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN REGISTERED PREMISES BY WORKPLACE
| (1) | (2) |
|---|---|
| Class of Workplace | Number of Persons Employed |
| Offices | 19,285 |
| Retail shops | 13,534 |
| Wholesale departments, warehouses | 2,585 |
| Catering establishments open to the public | 1,727 |
| Canteens | 340 |
| Fuel storage depots | 28 |
| Total | 37,499 |
| Total males | 20,862 |
| Total females | 16,637 |