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 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: Table No. 3

Table No. 3

Premises at which improvements were effected.
Dwelling houses (rendered habitable)374
Premises used for preparation and sale of food34
Shops—other17
Drainage (reconstruction, repair, etc.)103
Factories and Workplaces18
Portable dustbins provided564

Table: Table No. 4

Table No. 4

Defects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act, 1936, and The Housing Act, 1957.
No. of defects2,133
Roofs and Flashings178
Gutters134
Rainwater pipes69
Sinks16
Bath and sink waste pipes25
Choked drains207
Defective drains15
Inspection covers7
Ventilation and soil pipes4
Gully dishing30
Gully traps8
Flushing arrangements77
W.C. structures8
W.C. seats11
W.C. pans15
Yard paving11
Chimney pots and stacks32
Damp walls72
External walls44
Underfloor ventilation23
Window sills65
Window and door reveals24
Window frames66
Sashcords67
Stair treads1
Doors and door frames37
Door sills18
Floors44

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