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
Croydon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Defective drains, sanitary fittings, etc:
Defective sinks and waste pipes v99
Defective W,C s• 156
Defective drainage 476
Stoppages in drains 299
Defective water services and tanks 44
Cesspools filled in 2
Drains sealed off 52
Domestic nuisances:
Want of cleanliness 45
Verminous conditions 16
Other nuisances and infringements:
Offensive accumulations 151
Overcrowding abated 7
Washing facilities provided 115
Cooking facilities provided 24
Heating facilities provided 2
Fire prevention works 52
Sundry nuisances or defects 74
Particulars inserted in Rent Book (Housing Act) 22
Public Urinals 3
Smoke nuisances 23
Keeping of animals 3
Food cupboards provided 57
Defective yard paving 54
Dustbins provided 53