Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Friern Barnet]
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SANITARY SERVICES.
Summary of inspections of District.
Visits in connection with complaints 456
Visits in connection with infectious disease 283
Visits to shops and other places where
food is prepared, stored or sold 495
Visits to other shops 214
Visits to factories 139
Visits to petrol installations 90
Visits in connection with housing and the
repair of dwelling houses 1688
Visits in connection with the Rent Act 4
Visits in connection with the Clean Air Act 1430
Appointments and special visits 330
Visits in connection with rodent'control 2095
Miscellaneous visits 51
Total 7275
Summary of complaints received.
Housing defects 73
Defective drainage 19
Offensive accumulations or smells 27
Insect pests 84
Rat or mouse infestations 216
Unsound food 6
Noise nuisance 6
Other complaints 26
Total 457
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