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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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2. Defects Found.
| Particulars. | Number of cases in which defects were found | Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred | |||
| To H.M. Inspector | By H.M. Inspector | ||||
| Want of cleanliness | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unreasonable temperature | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences: | |||||
| 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| (b) unsuitable or defective | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other offences against the | — | — | — | — | — |
| Act (not including offences relating to Outwork). | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — |
3. Outwork.
| Nature of Work. | No. of outworkers in August list | No. of cases of default in sending lists to Council | No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists | No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises | Notices served | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing apparel: | ||||||
| 82 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| (b) Cleaning and washing | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brass and brass articles | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 84 | — | — | — | — | — |
WATER SUPPLY.
The whole borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.