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
Coulsdon and Purley 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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Insufficient W.C.'s 5
Burning of Refuse 4
Insufficient soakaways 6
Defective roofs 10
Miscellaneous 32
Total 1,359
Defects Remedied.
Pail closets abolished 3
Cesspool provided 1
Drainage repaired or provided 37
Cesspools emptied 85
„ repaired 1
„ abolished 8
Soakaway provided 1
Drains cleansed 45
Fresh air inlets provided 36
Vent shafts provided or repaired 5
Wire cages to vent shafts provided 3
Drains connected to sewer 9
New water closets 8
Gully traps, etc., provided 22
Inspection chambers provided 23
Walls and ceilings cleansed 156
Plaster repaired 71
Floors repaired 33
Firegrates and wash-boilers repaired 46
Sashcords repaired 32
Rainwater pipes and eaves guttering repaired 42
Woodwork repaired 49
Paving repaired 39
Dustbins provided 186
Sinks and sink waste pipes replaced or repaired 22
Kerbs around gullies repaired 14
Dampness remedied due to defective roofs 54
Dampness remedied due to other causes 107
W.C. fittings repaired or provided 23
Accumulations removed 21
Nuisances from improper keeping of animals abated 2
Verminous conditions abated 15
Domestic cleanliness improved 5
Overcrowding abated 4
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