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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
Wood Green 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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| No. of Air-bricks provided and remedies for dampness | 13 |
| „ Water Supplies taken from main | 18 |
| „ Yards paved | 28 |
| ,, Nuisances from overcrowding | 12 |
| „ Accumulations of Refuse removed | 26 |
| ,, Nuisances in connection with the keeping of animals | 18 |
| „ Smoke observations | 32 |
| ,, New W.C.'s constructed | 2 |
| „ Houses provided with water | 3 |
| „ Privies removed in connection with new buildings | 3 |
| „ Floors and Bedding Cleansed | 7 |
| „ Dirty Bedding destroyed | 1 |
| ,, Sash Cords and Window Sashes repaired | 8 |
| „ Larder Accommodations provided to Coffee Shops | 1 |
| ,, Other Nuisances | 302 |
Infectious Disease (Notification & Prevention)
Acts.
The increase in the number of Notifications under the above
Acts has increased the work under this head during the year, which
is carried out in accordance with, and under the direction of
your Medical Officer of Health.
Number of articles disinfected at the Disinfecting Station:—
Articles disinfected after infectious disease 1929
After Phthisis 267
„ Measles 63
„ Scabies 16
„ Vermin 81
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