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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
Crayford 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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| No. in district | No. of visits in 1946 | No. of faults and defects found | No. of faults and defects remedied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuisances and defects remedied during the year (other
than those enumerated in the previous tabulation).
Overcrowding 13 Roofs and Rain Water
Sanitary Accommodation : Pipes 413
Defective 307 Floors 59
Drainage : Walls and Ceilings 167
(i) Repaired 14 Windows & Ventilation 43
(ii) Cleansed 306 Baths, Lavatory Basins
Refuse Receptacles 161 and Sinks 81
Dampness 75 Water Supplies 28
Total number of visits of all kinds paid by
Inspectors during the year 6,906
Approximate number of separate premises in
area 8,250
Notices served; :—
Statutory 0
Informal 1,412
Number of houses, etc., disinfected 30
Swimming Pool.
Period open from the 18th May, to the 8th September.
Number of bathers 32,844.
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