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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 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Table: Inquests.The following verdicts on Leyton residents were recorded at inquests held during the year:—

Inquests.

The following verdicts on Leyton residents were recorded at inquests held during the year:—

Accidental33
Suicide6
Natural causes1
Open verdict1
Murder1

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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
AREA.
SANITARY INSPECTIONS OF THE AREA.
Inspections.

Table: The table below gives a summary of the Inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors:—

The table below gives a summary of the Inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors:—

Number of dwelling-houses inspected4,174
Miscellaneous inspections828
Re-inspections11,283
Places of entertainment18
Schools112
Stables19
Urinals78
Visits in connection with infectious diseases439
Factories without mechanical power30
Factories with mechanical power262
Rag and bone dealers5
Foster-mothers' premises11
Hairdressers' premises23
Public Houses15
Offensive Trades56

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Nature of Work Executed and Improvements Effected in
Dwelling-houses and other Premises under the
Provisions of the Housing and Public Health Acts.
Dampness remedied 738
Sashcords renewed 192
Plaster repaired 1,080
Roofs repaired or renewed 999
Guttering repaired or renewed 579