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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| Smoke observations | 179 |
| 147 | |
| Pest Infestation Control | 380 |
| Hairdresser | 78 |
| Street traders | 152 |
Table No. 3
| Dwelling houses rendered habitable | 1,038 |
| Premises used for preparation and Sale of food | 42 |
| Shops - other | 24 |
| Drainage (reconstruction, repair etc.) | 98 |
| Factories and Workplaces | 24 |
Table No. 4
| Defects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act, 1936, and the Housing Act 1957 | |
| No. of defects | 2,795 |
| Roofs and Flashings | 155 |
| Gutters | 124 |
| Rainwater pipes | 83 |
| Sinks | 16 |
| Bath and sink waste pipes | 43 |
| Choked drains | 280 |
| Defective drains | 29 |
| Inspection covers | 11 |
| Ventilation soil pipes | 4 |
| Gully dishing | 51 |
| Gully traps | 6 |
| Flushing arrangements | 98 |
| W.C. structures | 2 |
| W.C seats | 32 |
| W.C. pans | 28 |
| Yard paving | 40 |
| Chimney pots and stacks | 28 |
| Damp walls | 120 |
| External walls | 71 |
| Underfloor ventilation | 23 |
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