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

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Wood Green 1948

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

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2. Defects Found.

Particulars.Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred To H.M. By H.M.
InspectorInspector
Want of cleanliness11———
Overcrowding—————
Unreasonable temperature———_——
Inadequate ventilation—————
Ineffective drainage of floors—————
Sanitary Conveniences:
(a) insufficient—————
(b) unsuitable or defective66—1—
(c) not separate for sexes—————
Other offences against the—————
Act (not including offences
relating to Outwork).3—3——
Total10731—

3. Outwork.

Nature of Work.No. of outworkers in August listNo. of cases of default in sending lists to CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel:
(a) Making, etc.75—————
(b) Cleaning and washing——————
Curtains and furniture hangings1—————
Furniture and upholstery1—————
Brass and brass articles9—————
Total86—————

WATER SUPPLY.
The whole borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.