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
Wood Green 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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Water-closets:—
New water-closets provided 2
New W.C. pans and traps provided 88
Water-closets repaired 69
Foul water-closets cleansed 16
Flushing apparatus repaired or provided 74
249
Cleansing:—
Premises lime washed 4
Premises otherwise cleansed 9
Rooms cleansed after disinfection 201
Rooms disinfested 243
Accumulations of refuse removed 17
Keeping of animals discontinued 3
477
Dampness:—
Roofs repaired, etc. 215
Eaves gutters repaired or provided 88
Rainwater pipes repaired or provided 74
Damp proof courses provided 22
Walls rendered or dampness otherwise remedied 183
582
House repairs:—
Floors repaired—wood 98
Floors repaired—concrete 55
Coppers repaired or provided 89
Ceilings redecorated 898
Walls redecorated 843
General repairs 969
Fireplaces repaired 139
Stoves repaired or provided 104
Premises repainted externally 36
3,231
Miscellaneous:—
Food stores repaired or provided 218
Yard pavings repaired, etc. 88
Dustbins provided 127
Water supply taken from mains 4
Baths, sinks and lavatory basins fixed 93
Gullies fixed 14
544
Total works carried out during the year 5,551