Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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SUMMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR
Animal nuisances abated | 6 |
Cisterns cleansed, covered and repaired | |
Dampness in premises remedied | 1,732 |
Drains cleansed or repaired | 736 |
Drains constructed or reconstructed | 709 |
Dust receptacles provided | 189 |
Dwelling rooms cleansed | 3,746 |
Houses ventilated beneath lower floor | 17 |
Improved light and ventilation provided to rooms | 28 |
Offensive accumulations removed | 222 |
Gutters and rainwater pipes fixed or repaired | 459 |
Repairs to roofs | 1,951 |
Sinks, baths and lavatory basins fitted | 540. |
Sink, bath etc., waste pipes fixed or repaired | 550 |
Smoke nuisances abated | 13 |
Urinals fixed or repaired | |
Verminous rooms cleansed | 645 |
Water-closets cleansed or repaired | 522 |
" - light and ventilation provided | 32 |
" - pans and traps fixed | 523 |
" - provision or repair of flushing apparatus | 406 |
Water supply to houses reinstated or repaired | 131 |
Yards, Areas and Forecourts paved or repaired | 159 |
Floors and Staircases repaired | 891 |
Fireplaces and Coppers renewed or repaired | |
Windows repaired | 976 |
Miscellaneous | 1,020 |
Total | 17,950 |