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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Particulars. | Number of Defects. | Referred to H.M. Inspector. | Prosecutions. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found. | Remedied. | |||
| Want of Cleanliness | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Overcrowding | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Unreasonable Temperature | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate Ventilation | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Ineffective Drainage of Floors | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences. | ||||
| 14 | 14 | — | — | |
| (b) Unsuitable or Defective | 58 | 58 | — | — |
| (c) Not Separate for Sexes | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outworkers) | 28 | 28 | - | - |
| Total | 118 | 118 | - | — |
Home Work.
Lists of home workers, or outworkers as they are termed, are
sent In twice yearly, and this year contained the names of 399
workers residing in the Borough. 250 visits were paid to outworkers.
| Nature of Work. | Number Employed. | Outwork in Infected Premises. | Outwork in Unsatisfactory Premises. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making. Cleaning, Altering and Repairing Wearing Apparel | 256 | - | - | - |
| Upholstery Work | 6 | - | - | - |
| Other Classes of Work | 137 | - | - | - |
| Total | 399 | — | — | — |
Inspection of Schools.
These are inspected with particular reference to sanitary
accommodation including washing facilities. During the year 16
inspections were made and defects found were referred to the
Education Officer.