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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

Edmonton 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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Roofs repaired140
Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired142
Brickwork or pointing repaired21
Chimney stacks, etc., repaired or rebuilt24
Yards or forecourts repaved or repaired10
Drains examined, tested or exposed363
Drains cleared, trapped or repaired94
Drains reconstructed-
Chambers inserted or built-up to ground level5
Soil and vent pipes, new fixed or repaired38
W.C.'s repaired or improved123
Flushing cisterns repaired or new fixed27
Sink waste pipes repaired or new fixed26
New sinks fixed2
Drinking water cisterns covered, cleansed, repaired3
Water fittings repaired35
Water taken off main or restored4
Internal Walls99
Ceilings repaired, cleansed, etc.85
Doors frames repaired10
Floors repaired24
Floors ventilated1
Dampness remedied20
Gullies repaired38
Dangerous fence1
Sills repaired15
Doorsteps repaired2
Window frames or sashes repaired or renewed67
Fireplaces, stoves repaired13
Coppers repaired-
New dustbins supplied6
Premises rat-proofed-
Improper keeping of animals discontinued-
Foul accumulations removed11
Other nuisances abated18
Moveable dwellings removed-
New boiler house constructed-
New boiler installed-
Factory sanitary conveniences inspected1
Factory sanitary conveniences improved2
Factory other defects remedied2
Petroleum installations - defects remedied-
Petroleum installations tested-
Smoke Abatement.- boiler plants improved-
Food Regulations - contraventions remedied-
Internal doors repaired3