London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Willesden 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Unsound Food—continued.
Tinned and Evaporated Milk surrendered 37 lbs.
Fruit surrendered 1,007 lbs.
Total 2,280 lbs.
Method of disposal Destroyed.
Offensive Trades:
Number of premises in district (Rag and Bone Dealers) 5
Number of inspections made 26
Contravention of Bye-laws 0
Contravention remedied 0
Water Supply and Water Service:
Percentage of houses supplied on constant system 100
Cisterns:—
New provided 34
Cleansed, repaired, covered, etc 437
Draw-taps placed on mains 49
Drainage and Sewerage of existing Buildings:
Water Closets:—
Number of water closets substituted for dry receptacles 0
Repaired, supplied with water or otherwise improved 576
Additional Closets constructed 13
Percentage of houses provided with water closets 100
Drains:—
Examined, tested, exposed, etc. 313
Unstopped, repaired, trapped, etc. 261
Waste pipes, rain-water pipes, disconnected, repaired, etc. 603
New soil pipes or ventilating shafts fixed 116
Existing soil pipes or ventilating shafts repaired 223
Disconnecting traps or chambers inserted 144
Re-constructed 61
Cesspools:—
Rendered impervious, emptied, cleansed, etc. 0
Abolished and drain connected to sewer 0
Percentage of houses draining into sewers 100
Disinfection and Disinfestation.
Rooms disinfected:—
{a) Phthisis 54
(b) Other diseases and conditions 697
Articles disinfected or destroyed :—
(a) Phthisis 326
(b) Other diseases and conditions 1,468
Dust:
New bins provided 1,281
Periodical frequency of dust removal weekly
Method of disposal By tipping and barging
Sundry Nuisances abated:
Overcrowding 40
Smoke 27
Accumulations of refuse 142
Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water 8
Fowls, pigs, and other animals 45
Dampness 936
Yards and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired 759
Walls and ceilings cleansed 4,077
Verminous rooms purified 274
Leaky roofs made watertight 705
Additional ventilation provided under floors 281
Dilapidated plaster repaired 1,993
Flooring and other woodwork repaired 1,375
Damp-proof courses inserted 137
Water supply reinstated 72
Washhouse floors repaired or repaved 360
Fireplaces and stoves repaired 848
Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed 636
Sinks provided or replaced 169