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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
| Inspections and Re-inspections of dwelling houses:— | |
| Total | 3.473 |
| Enquiries in connection with Infectious Diseases:— | |
| Total | 209 |
| Inspections of registered premises:— | |
| Total | 1,380 |
| Miscellaneous Inspections:— | |
| Total | 372 |
| Work Carried Out:— | |
| Drains reconstructed | 7 |
| Drains repaired | 131 |
| New water closets | 7 |
| Water closets repaired | 140 |
| Premises cleansed, etc. | 1 |
| Rooms disinfested | 70 |
| Accumulations of refuse removed | 9 |
| Keeping of animals discontinued | 1 |
| Dampness in premises remedied | 342 |
| Houses repaired | 453 |
| Miscellaneous | 125 |
| Total | 1,286 |
| Investigations in connection with Housing Applications:— | |
| Total | 222 |
| Rent Restrictions Acts. | |
| Certificates granted under above heading during 1950: — | |
| Total | 4 |
| Premises. | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written notices | Occupiers prosecuted | ||
| Factories without mechanical power | 40 | 26 | — | — |
| Factories with mechanical power | 182 | 172 | 4 | — |
| Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the local authority | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Total | 200 | 4 | — | |