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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
Hayes and Harlington 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
COMPLAINTS
During the year 917 complaints were received with respect to the following matters
| Choked and defective drains | 186 |
| Insanitary or dilapidated conditions of houses or premises | 258 |
| Offensive accumulations or deposits | 23 |
| Defective dustbins | 57 |
| Verminous premises | 21 |
| Gypsies | 9 |
| Rat and mouse infestations | 252 |
| Unsound food | 31 |
| Nuisances from animals | 12 |
| Overcrowding | 19 |
| Dust, smoke and noise nuisances | 14 |
| Other nuisances | 35 |
| Total | 917 |
| Visits to dwelling houses re disrepair | 2,260 |
| Visits to dwelling houses re overcrowding and re-housing enquiries | 259 |
| Visits re defective drainage | 2,238 |
| Visits re disinfestation and disinfection | 100 |
| Visits re accumulations of refuse | 156 |
| Observations re smoke, noise and smell nuisances | 304 |
| Inspections of public conveniences | 39 |
| Inspections of piggeries and stables | 113 |
| Inspections of moveable dwellings and caravan sites | 804 |
| Visits re infectious diseases | 471 |
| Visits re Shops Acts (during office hours) | 971 |
| Visits re Shops Acts (outside office hours) | 393 |
| Visits re inspection of food | 644 |
| Inspections of dairies and milk shops | 35 |
| Inspections of ice cream manufacturers' premises | 67 |
| Inspections of ice cream dealers' premises and vehicles | 224 |
| Inspections of food shops, cafes, etc. | 2,122 |
| Inspections of licensed premises | 93 |
| Inspections of hawkers' vehicles and store places | 180 |
| Inspections of factories, workplaces and outworkers' premises | 873 |
| Inspections re rodent control | 1,243 |
| Inspections re music and dancing licences | 58 |
| Visits re milk, water and ice cream sampling, etc. | 176 |
| Inspections of schools | 10 |
| Inspections of petroleum stores | 105 |
| Inspections of slaughterhouses | 3 |
| Inspections of refuse tips | 42 |
| Miscellaneous visits | 2,517 |
| Total | 16,500 |