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 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]

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Table: Water closets:—

Water closets:—

New water closets provided3
New W.C. pans and traps provided135
Water closets repaired39
Foul water closets cleansed29
Flushing apparatus repaired or provided67
273

Table: Cleansing:—

Cleansing:—

Premises limewashed2
Premises otherwise cleansed14
Rooms cleansed after disinfection235
Rooms disinfested148
Accumulations of refuse14
Keeping of animals discontinued3
416

Table: Dampness:—

Dampness:—

Roofs repaired, etc.197
Eaves gutters repaired or provided69
Rainwater pipes repaired or provided57
Damp proof courses provided32
Walls rendered or dampness otherwise remedied159
514

Table: House repairs:—

House repairs:—

Floors repaired—wood84
Floors repaired—concrete47
Coppers repaired or provided72
Ceilings redecorated964
Walls redecorated897
General repairs1,006
Fireplaces repaired129
Stoves repaired or provided89
Premises repainted externally17
3,305

Table: Miscellaneous:—

Miscellaneous:—

Foodstores repaired or provided37
Yard pavings repaired, etc.106
Dustbins provided85
Water supply taken from mains12
Baths, sinks and lavatory basins fixed127
Gullies fixed10
377
Total works carried out during the year5,084