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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Light and Ventilation:
No ventilation in lieu of fireplace 23
Shed built over window 3
Defective sashlines of windows 7
Sinks:
Defective sink 4
Defective waste pipe 17
Dampness:
Leaky roof 26
Defective gutters, rainwater pipes, etc. 37
Through walls, etc. 22
Cleanliness:
Dirty rooms 87
Verminous rooms 25
Paving, etc:
Defective yard or forecourt paving 53
Arrangements for Deposit of Refuse and Ashes:
Defective dustbin 21
Other Defects:
Defective plaster 91
Defective scullery paving 20
Defective kitchen stove or copper 14
Defective flooring or joists 26
Animals improperly kept 5
Miscellaneous 57