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
Willesden 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Disinfection:
Rooms disinfected—
(a) Ordinary infectious diseases 1,254
(b) Phthisis 188
Rooms stripped and cleansed 123
Articles disinfected or destroyed—
(a) Ordinary infectious diseases 12,252
(b) Phthisis 1,128
Dust:
New bins provided 217
Periodical frequency of dust removal weekly.
Number of complaints of non-removal
received 178
Method of disposal By tipping and private destructor
Sundry Nuisances abated:
Overcrowding 28
Smoke G4
Accumulations of refuse 106
Foul ditches, ponds, &c., and stagnant water 13
Foul pigs and other animals 52
Dampness 171
Yards repaved or repaired 388
Other nuisances 1,273