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 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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General Sanitation541
Smoke observations181
Rent Act 195775
Pest Infestation Control482
Hairdressers77
Street Traders87
Smoke Control Area Survey1,924

Table: Table No.3Premises at which improvementswere effected

Table No.3Premises at which improvementswere effected

Dwelling houses (rendered habitable)441
Premises used for preparation and sale of food73
Shops - other2!
Drainage (reconstruction, repair, etc.)22
Factories and Workplaces4!
Portable dustbins provided517

Table: Table No.4Defects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act J936 and the Housing Act 1957

Table No.4

Defects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act J936 and the Housing Act 1957

Number of defects2,715
Roofs and flashings313
Gutters216
Rainwater pipes80
Sinks21
Bath an sink waste pipes41
Choked drains235
Defective drains36
Inspection covers23
Ventilation and soil pipes10
Gully dishing69
Gully traps13
Flushing arrangements101
W.C.structures2
W.C.seats28
W.C.pans24
Yard paving86
Chimney pots and stacks61
Damp walls 162

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