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
Wandsworth 1874
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth District, The Board of Works (Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting & Wandsworth)]
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alleged nuisances, and several other kindred subjects, the
whole of which, it is submitted, have no inconsiderable
claims upon the consideration of the Board.
In conclusion, and on presenting their respective
He ports for 1874, the Medical Officers of Health submit
there has been much in the past, in reference to the sanitation
carried out under the auspices of the Board, to give
the authorities, the public, and themselves, a considerable
amount of satisfaction, and much also to cause them to
look forward with increased confidence and renewed hopefulness
to the results of future efforts.