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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

Bromley 1940

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Rivers and Streams.
During; the year, ten inspections of water-courses
were carried out, and in one instance the abatement of
a nuisance of a minor character was secured by informal
action.
Public Cleansing.
The arrangements for collection and disposal of
refuse were adequate and called for no development.
The Salvage-Scheme brought into operation in 19-39 has
been fully maintained.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.

Table: The following is a summary of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors for the year 1940: —

The following is a summary of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors for the year 1940: —

Type of Inspections.Nuisances found.No. of Inspections.
On Complaint.Routine.Revisits.Total Inspections
Housing77836021620172593
Food Preparing Places44282570622660
Trade Premises713623626«8
Miscellaneous13610010183771495
Totals1029491442725187436

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Nuisances and Defects Abated.
Housing-—Drainage 276
Dampness 295
General items 831
Water supply 67
Trade Premises 78
Food Preparing Places 55
Miscellaneous Premises 131
1733