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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 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: Table No. 3Premises at which improvements were effected.

Table No. 3

Premises at which improvements were effected.

Dwelling houses (rendered habitable)489
Premises used for preparation and sale of food44
Shops3
Drainage (reconstruction, repair, etc.)187
Factories and Workplaces19
Portable dustbins provided603

Table: Table No. 4Dejects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act,1936,andThe Housing Acts,1936/1957.

Table No. 4

Dejects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act,1936,and

The Housing Acts,1936/1957.

No. of defects1,655
Roofs and Flashings121
Gutters117
Rainwater pipes34
Sinks4
Bath and sink waste pipes16
Choked drains160
Defective drains15
Inspection covers8
Ventilation and soil pipes8
Gully dishing12
Flushing arrangements48
W.C. structures2
W.C. seats8
W.C. pans12
Yard paving9
Chimney pots and stacks24
Damp walls26
External walls17
Underfloor ventilation2
Window silk73
Window and door reveals17
Window frames53
Sachcords40
Stair treads3
Doors and door frames23
Door sills6
Floors30

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