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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
Leyton 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Cases outstanding at end of 1934 15
Cases reported to Council, 1935 9
24
Cases abated by—
(a) Informal action 8
(b) Statutory action 6
14
Cases outstanding at end of 1935—
(a) Notices served 31
(b) Under consideration 7
10
Details of the nine cases reported to Council in 1935:—
| Case. | Rooms Overcrowded. | Total Floor Space. | Occupants. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 102 sq. ft. | 2 ad., 3 ch. |
| 2 | 2 | 194 sq. ft. | 5 ad., 4 ch. |
| 3 | 2 | 214 sq. ft. | 5 ad., 3 ch. |
| 4 | 3 | 229 sq. ft. | 7 ad., 3 ch. |
| 5 | 2 | 174 sq. ft. | 6 ad., 2 ch. |
| 6 | 2 | 231 sq. ft. | 8 ad., 1 ch. |
| 7 | 3 | 297 sq. ft. | 8 ad., 9 ch. |
| 8 | 1 | 122 sq. ft. | 2 ad., 3 ch. |
| 9 | 4 | 390 sq. ft. | 11 ad., 4 ch. |
In respect of these 9 cases the Council decided on the following action:—
| Informal action | 2 |
| Statutory action | 4 |
| Deferred action | 3 |
| 9 |
Of the 6 cases dealt with, overcrowding has been abated
in 3 instances; in the remaining 3 cases the notices had not been
complied with at the end of the year. In no case was it found
necessary to institute legal proceedings.