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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
Islington 1859
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]
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HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED.
From March 26th, 1859, to March 25th, 1860.
| West Sub-District. | East Sub-District. | Whole Parish. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of houses Inspected | 572 | 429 | 1001 | |
| Drains | Constructed | 66 | 54 | 120 |
| Improved or repaired | 148 | 88 | 236 | |
| Traps fixed | 366 | 156 | 522 | |
| Cesspools | Abolished | 81 | 68 | 149 |
| Cleansed or disinfected | 1 | .. | 1 | |
| Privies and Water Closets | Pan, trap, and water supply furnished | 81 | 55 | 136 |
| Pan and trap only furnished | 8 | 15 | 23 | |
| Water supply furnished | 50 | 35 | 85 | |
| Dust-Bins | Constructed | 62 | 83 | 145 |
| Repaired and covers adapted | 62 | 92 | 154 | |
| Surface Drains and Pavements of Yards | Constructed | 248 | 58 | 306 |
| Relaid | 264 | 42 | 306 | |
| General Water Supply | New receptable provided | 70 | 22 | 92 |
| Receptacle repaired and cleansed | 17 | 9 | 26 | |
| Water supply provided | .. | 1 | 1 | |
| Other Improvements | Houses generally repaired | 46 | 15 | 61 |
| ,, cleansed or limewashed | 60 | 49 | 109 | |
| „ ventilated | 5 | 24 | 29 | |