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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 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Table 8SUMMARY OF WORK CARRIED OUT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DISTRICT SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR

Table 8

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

Dampness in rooms remedied2620
Premises where; New drains constructed296
Drains reconstructed64
Existing drains repaired248
Drain obstructions cleared340
Dustbins provided245
Dwelling-rooms, passages and staircase walls and ceilings cleansed or repaired2996
Factories; New W.C's provided5
Sanitary accommodation repaired42
Other defects remedied163
Floors repaired603
Fireplaces and coppers repaired or renewed597
Gullies, manholes provided or repaired220
Light and ventilation improved or-provided to rooms and staircases24
Roofs, gutters, rainwater pipes renewed or repaired1958
Rubbish accumulations removed147
Sinks, baths and lavatory basins fitted1056
Soil and vent pipes provided or repaired158
Staircases; Treads etc. repaired172
Ventilation (under-floor) provided to rooms12
Verminous rooms disinfested193
Waste pipes provided or repaired894
Water Closets and Urinals; New provided350
Compartments cleansed, repaired468
Obstructions cleared95
Flush repaired252
Pans and Traps fixed500
Water Supply; Cisterns cleansed, repaired .51
Defective supply or fittings remedied134
Windows repaired1286
Yards, Areas cleansed or paving repaired132
Miscellaneous Repairs346
TOTAL16,677