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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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| 1921. | 1922. | 1923. | 1924. | 1925. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of loads removed | 6,477 | 7,227 | 7,973 | 7,889 | 7,743 |
| Weight of refuse removed (tons) | 6,377 | 7,497 | 8,416 | 9,361 | 9,532 |
| Average weight of load | 19.5c. | 1t. 3q. | 1t. 1c. | 1t. 3c. | 1t. 4c. |
| Average number of carts employed per day | 7.5 | 8.22 | 9.22 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Number of visits paid by Foremen to carts on District | 9,776 | 5,767 | 7,569 | 7,749 | 7,843 |
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
Bodies deposited during the year 22
For lodgment only 1
Inquests held 21
Post-mortem examinations 13
Causes of death:—
Natural 13
Accidental 6
Suicide 2
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1925.
Nature. Result.
(1) Non-compliance with Notice under Order for work to be
Public Health Act, 1875, re 53, done within 14 days,
Woodside Road and costs.