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

Stepney 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Table 7.SUMMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR

Table 7.

SUMMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR

Animal nuisances abated4
Dampness in rooms remedied2368
Premises where: New drains constructed476
Drains reconstructed60
Existing drains repaired287
Drain obstructions cleared406
Dustbins provided267
Dwelling rooms, passages and staircase walls and ceilings cleansed or repaired3675
Factories: New W.C's provided40
Sanitary accommodation repaired90
Other defects remedied112
Floors repaired767
Fireplaces and coppers repaired or renewed672
Gullies, manholes provided or repaired575
Light and ventilation improved or provided to rooms and staircases26
Roofs, gutters, rainwater pipes renewed or repaired2203
Rubbish accumulations removed179
Sinks, baths, and lavatory basins fitted1362
Soil and vent pipes provided or repaired242
Ventilation (underfloor) provided to rooms61
Verminous rooms disinfested329
Waste pipes provided or repaired1024
Water Closets and Urinals: New provided573
Compartments cleansed, repaired462
Obstructions cleared129
Flush repaired271
Pans and Traps fixed712
Water Supply: Cisterns cleansed, repaired186
Defective supply or fittings remedied175
Windows repaired1314
Yards, areas cleansed or paving repaired139
Miscellaneous repairs600
TOTAL:19,786