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
Yiewsley and West Drayton 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Yiewsley]
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SUMMARY OF INSPECTIONS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
GENERAL SANITATION
Water Supply 48
Drainage 105
Stables and Piggeries 17
Fried Fish Shops 5
Tents, Vans and Sheds 181
Canal Boats 2
Factories 146
Workshops 5
Workplaces 13
Outworkers 35
Bakehouses 8
Public Conveniences 33
Licensed Premises 36
Refuse Collection 40
Refuse Disposal 103
Rats and Mice 210
Atmospheric Pollution 442
Schools 18
Shops 14
Miscellaneous Sanitary Visits 281
Petroleum 60
Clean Air 107
Buffer Depot 42
HOUSING:
Under Public Health Act:
No. of Houses inspected 101
Visits paid to above houses 326
Under Housing Acts:
No. of houses inspected 177
Visits paid to above houses 200
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