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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 1964

[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 Inspections15,521
Complaints received and investigated1,446
Preliminary Notices served2,210
Statutory Notices served33

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.

Housing4,888
Houses in Multiple Occupation166
Slum Clearance294
Factories and Workplaces725
Atmospheric Pollution155
Shops653
Food Premises2,722
Rats, mice and other pests1 923
Drains123
Smoke Control and Clean Air Act4,356
Tents, vans and sheds23
Schools82
Piggeries21
Stables12
Public Conveniences71
Petroleum Acts63
Noise Nuisances164
Miscellaneous Visits70
Total15,521

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

Table No.3

PREMISES AT WHICH REMEDIAL WORKS WERE EFFECTED

Dwelling Houses1,454
Premises used for the Preparation and sale of food185
Shops - not including Food Premises32
Factories and Workplaces59