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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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Miscellaneous Inspections:—
Total 257
Work Carried Out:—
Drains reconstructed 5
Drains repaired 98
New water closets 5
Water closets repaired 162
Premises cleansed, etc.5
Rooms disinfested 99
Accumulations of refuse removed 2
Keeping of animals discontinued 1
Dampness in premises remedied 405
Houses repaired 524
Miscellaneous 175
Total1.481
Investigations in connection with Housing Applications:—
Total 904
Rent Restrictions Acts.
Certificates granted under above heading during 1949:—
Total 6
FACTORIES AND HOMEWORK. 1. Inspections.
| Premises. | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written notices | Occupiers prosecuted | ||
| Factories without mechanical power | 54 | 24 | — | — |
| Factories with mechanical power | 188 | 103 | — | — |
| Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Total | 242 | 157 | — | — |