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
Barking 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Offensive Trades
There are eight offensive trade premises operating within the
Borough.
The premises were subject to inspection, 20 visits having been
made for that purpose.
Oil Boilers 5
Fat Melter 1
Soap Manufacturer 1
Gut Scraper 1
Drainage
A total of 105 visits were made for the purpose of inspecting
complaints concerning the defective condition of drains and sanitary
fittings. At 211 premises drains were repaired or relaid; four smoke
tests were applied to drainage systems and 193 choked drains were
cleared.
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