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 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Disinfection:
Rooms disinfected—
(a) ordinary infectious diseases 711
(b) Phthisis 66
Rooms stripped and cleansed 57
Articles disinfected or destroyed—
(a) ordinary infectious diseases 12,554
(b) Phthisis 844
Dust:
New bins provided 187
Periodical frequency of dust removal weekly.
Number of complaints of non-removal
received 1,611
Method of disposal. By tipping.
Sundry Nuisances abated:
overcrowding 24
Smoke 14
Accumulations of refuse 37
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 13
Foul pigs and other animals 59
Dampness 210
Yards and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired
431
Walls and ceilings cleansed 1,284
Leaky roofs made watertight 335
Additional ventilation provided under floors 113
Flooring and other woodwork repaired 57
Damp-proof courses inserted 24
Water supply reinstated 22
Washhouse floors repaved 43
Fireplaces and stoves repaired 16
Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed 103
Additional sinks provided 76
Additional light and ventilation to staircases 23