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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

Erith 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]

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Table: C(l). Routine Visiting.Premises visited with the results of such visits:—

C(l). Routine Visiting.

Premises visited with the results of such visits:—

No. in DistrictNo. of visits in 1935No. of faults and defects foundNo. of Faults and defects remedied
Bakehouses101622
Dairies141193322*
Slaughter Houses (licensed)451999
Other Food preparing places which are, as such, subject to inspection246744
Factories15162525
WorkshopsII9
Workplaces (other than Outworker's homes)128

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* 2 demolished

Table: C(2). Nuisances and Defects Remedied during the year (other than those enumerated in the above tabulation).

C(2). Nuisances and Defects Remedied during the year (other than those enumerated in the above tabulation).

Re Overcrowding2
Re Keeping of Animals3
Re Sanitary Accommodation Insufficiency—
Other97
Re Drainage Reconstruction57
Do. Cleansing135
Do. Other73
Re Dustbins, &c.242
Re Tents, Vans, Sheds, &c.6
Re Smoke Abatement9
Cesspools Abolished57
,, Repaired—
Offensive Accumulations19
Yard Paving26
Dampness91
Roofs and Rainwater Pipes205
Floors45
Walls and Ceilings315
Windows and Ventilation125
Baths, Lavatory Basins and Sinks49
Water Supplies9
Others248