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
Woolwich 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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| „ „ Abolished | |
| Sinks Repaired or Provided | 124 |
| Wastes Cleansed | 91 |
| Wastes Trapped or Repaired | 117 |
| Water Closets— | |
| Flushing Apparatus Repaired | 299 |
| Flushing Apparatus Renewed | 77 |
| New Pans | 173 |
| New Traps | 154 |
| Foul Pans Cleansed by Owner | 50 |
| Foul Pans Cleansed by Occupier | 60 |
| Additional w.c.'s Provided | 7 |
| Doors and Fastenings Remedied | 124 |
| Dust Bins Provided | 486 |
| Underground Rooms Closed | 1 |
| Overcrowding—Cases Remedied | 26 |
| Water Supply— | |
| Additional | — |
| Re-instated | 24 |
| Cisterns Cleansed | 1 |
| Cisterns Covered | 5 |
| Foul Accumulations— | |
| Manure Removed | 56 |
| Offensive Accumulations Removed | 74 |
| Back Yards Cleansed | 58 |
| Dung Pits Provided | 2 |
| Rats— | |
| Drains Repaired in Consequence | 4 |
| Premises Rat-Proofed | 8 |
| Other Effective Measures | 3 |