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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Section 9 - STATISTICS

Table: Table No. 1 SUMMARY

Table No. 1 SUMMARY

Total Inspections16,523
Complaints received and investigated2,036
Preliminary notices served2,633
Statutory notices served156
Notices outstanding at December 31st75

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

Housing6,147
Houses in Multiple Occupation118
Slum Clearance222
Factories and Workplaces906
Outworkers premises585
Shops546
Food premises2,238
Street Traders85 672
Rats, Mice and other pests
Drains103 4,107
Smoke Control and Clean Air Act
Tents, Vans and Sheds58
Schools128
Piggeries27
Stables13
Public Conveniences41
Petroleum Acts20
Improvement Grants pre-war Council dwellings468
Miscellaneous Visits39
16,523

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

Table No.3 PREMISES AT WHICH REMEDIAL WORKS WERE EFFECTET

Dwelling Houses1,301
Premises used for preparation and sale of food77
Shops - not including food premises14
Factories and Workplaces72