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

Enfield 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Table: (39) Inspections and complaints: summary of complaints and requests for visits

(39) Inspections and complaints: summary of complaints and requests for visits

Accumulation of refuse144
Bees18
Blocked or defective drains2,727
Dampness in premises242
Defective water-closets425
Defective water-fittings30
Defective roofs90
Disinfection and disinfestation12
Improvement of property1,074
Insanitary or defective conditions of premises445
Insect infestations306
Noise nuisance57
Pigeons109
Rats or mice2,734
Scabies7
Smoke nuisance and Clean Air enquiries176
Squirrels67
Unsatisfactory housing conditions including overcrowding32
Unsound food169
Verminous premises84
Wasps54
Miscellaneous1,180
10,182