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
Ealing 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Food cupboards ventilated 5
Rainwater eaves gutters, downpipes repaired 235
Refuse - accumulations removed 28
Roofs repaired 302
Sinks repaired or renewed 22
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 94
Staircases repaired 13
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 427
Water supply reinstated 32
Water supply draw taps fixed to main supply 6
Water closets - repaired, reconstructed or improved 157
Windows and doors repaired 423
Yards paved or repaired 34
Other defects remedied or nuisances abated 301
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE AND IMPROVEMENTS
CARRIED OUT AT FOOD PREMISES
Walls and ceilings repaired and cleansed 153
Floors repaired 18
Lighting and ventilation improved 16
Washing facilities provided 9
Hot water provided 18
Sinks provided 13
Storage accommodation improved 20
Water supply provided 3
Water closets cleansed or repaired 23
Refrigeration installed or improved 28
Dustbins supplied 2
Accumulation of refuse cleared 1
Other defects remedied 56