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 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Defective drains, sanitary fittings, etc;
Defective sinks and waste pipes100
Defective W.C.'s75
Defective drainage81
Stoppage In drains47
Defective water services and tanks8
Cesspools filled in1
Drains sealed off182
Defective Cesspools1
Domestic nuisances:
Want of cleanliness2
Verminous conditions10
Other nuisaricas and infringements:
Offensive accumulations102
Sundry nuisances or defects6
Particulars inserted in Rent Book (Housing Act)11
Smoke nuisances1
Keeping of animals ..............................2
Food cupboards provided129
Defective yard paving30
Dustbins provided ...17
Unlicenced Caravans removed-

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LECTURES
During the year 30 lectures were given by qualified members of the
staff to local community associations, schools and commercial and industrial
organisations. These lectures provide an opportunity to stimulate
public interest in food hygiene, smoke abatement and the other varied
aspects of the work of the public health inspector and are valuable contribution
to both public relations and health education.