London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Leyton 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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the discovery of many unregistered workrooms, as well as to
employers of outworkers who had not supplied lists.
1,625 visits were paid to the homes of the outworkers and
l,260 inspections were made. In 365 cases it was found that
the addresses were incorrect. Uncleanly and insanitary conditions
in 354 instances were found and dealt with. Twelve cases of
infectious disease occurred in the homes of the workers. The
usual immediate action was taken to prevent the spread of the
disease.