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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

Croydon 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Defects Found.

Defects Found.

Particulars.Number of Defects.Referred to H.M. Inspector.Prosecutions.
Found.Remedied.
Want of Cleanliness66--
Inadequate Ventilation77--
Ineffective Drainage of Floors66--
Sanitary Conveniences.
Insufficient33--
Unsuitable or Defective22--
Not Separate for Sexes55--
No Lighting22--
Sundry Nuisances or Defects1010--
Total4141--

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Home Work.
Lists of home workers or outworkers as they are termed are
sent in twice yearly, and this year contained the names of 165
workers residing in the Borough. 57 visits were paid to outworkers
and 3 visits were paid to premises of employers of
outworkers to examine lists.

Table: Nature of Employment of Outworkers on the Register, 31st December,1945.

Nature of Employment of Outworkers on the Register, 31st December,

1945.

Nature of Work.Number Employed.Outwork in Infected Premises.Outwork in Unsatisfactory Premises.Remarks.
Making, Cleaning, Altering and Repairing, Wearing Apparel470---
Upholstery Work12---
Lace Goods1---
Other Classes of Work70---
Total553---

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Inspection of Schools.
These are inspected with particular reference to sanitary
accommodation including washing facilities. During the year 11
inspections were made and defects found were referred to the
Education Officer,