London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Penge 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Drainage—
Defective drain 3
Defective soil and vent pipes 8
Choked drain ... 5
Defective fresh air inlet 5
Light and Ventilation—
No ventilation in lieu of fireplace 25
Windows not made to open 3
Sinks—
Defective sink 4
Defective waste pipe 10
Dampness—
Leaky roof 40
Absence of, or defective damp-proof course 3
Defective gutters, rainwater pipes, etc. 49
Through walls, etc. 52
Cleanliness—
Dirty rooms 9®
Verminous rooms 14
Paving, etc.
Defective yard or forecourt paving 27
Arrangements for deposit of Refuse and Ashes—
Defective dustbin 15
Other defects—
Dilapidated plaster 82
Defective scullery paving 13
Defective kitchen stove 8
Defective flooring or joists 34
Miscellaneous 46