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 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Disinfection:
Rooms disinfected—
(a) Ordinary infectious diseases 1,197
(b) Phthisis 92
Rooms stripped and cleansed 71
Articles disinfected or destroyed—
(a) Ordinary infectious diseases 26,064
(b) Phthisis 720
Dust:
New bins provided 213
Periodical frequency of dust removal weekly.
Number of complaints of non-removal
received 255
Method of disposal By tipping and private destructor
Sundry Nuisances abated:
Overcrowding 24
Smoke 24
Accumulations of refuse 75
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 11
Foul pigs and other animals 30
Dampness 286
Yards and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired
678
Walls and ceilings cleansed 1,228
Leaky roofs made watertight 220
Additional ventilation provided under floors 196
Dilapidated plaster repaired 86
Flooring and other woodwork repaired 182
Damp-proof courses inserted 16
Water supply reinstated 39
Washhouse floors repaved 61
Fireplaces and stoves repaired 10
Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed 117
Additional sinks provided 40
Additional light and ventilation to staircases 59