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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Section 9

Table: STATISTICS Table No. 1SUMMARY

STATISTICS Table No. 1

SUMMARY

Total Inspections17,079
Complaints received and investigated1,607
Preliminary notices served2,387
Statutory notices served125
Notices outstanding at December 31st91

Table: Table No. 2ANALYSIS OF INSPECTION WORK PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS

Table No. 2

ANALYSIS OF INSPECTION WORK PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS

Housing5,689
Houses in Multiple Occupation33
Slum Clearance146
Factories and Workplaces792
Outworkers premises330
Shops517
Food premises1,863
Street Traders91
Rats, Mice and other pests495
Drains20
Smoke Control and Clean Air Act6,742
Tents, Vans and Sheds47
Schools115
Piggeries34
Stables29
Public Conveniences44
Petroleum Acts53
Miscellaneous Visits39
17,079

Table: Table No.3PREMISES AT WHICH REMEDIAL WORKS WERE EFFECTED

Table No.3

PREMISES AT WHICH REMEDIAL WORKS WERE EFFECTED

Dwelling houses1,700
Premises used for preparation and sale of food27
Shops-not including food premises17
Factories c nd Workplaces43