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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
Kensington 1867
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington]
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DISTRICTS:
| North. | Central. | South. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagnant Water, Animal, and other offensive | ||||
| matter removed | 32 | 27 | 22 | 81 |
| Nuisances removed by request of Inspectors | 18 | 39 | 60 | 117 |
| Cases in which Inspectors could not interfere | 16 | 49 | 32 | 97 |
| „ referred to Surveyor's office | 15 | 23 | 27 | 65 |
| Unnecessary complaints | 25 | 40 | 56 | 121 |
| Bakehouses under constant supervision | 54 | 16 | 38 | 108 |
| Licensed Slaughter-houses ditto | 16 | 10 | 14 | 40 |
| „ Cow Sheds ditto | 25 | 6 | 11 | 42 |
This Report, of course, does not represent the actual amount of
work really performed, but is only a record of those cases demanding your
Vestry's directions.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
FRANCIS GODRICH,
Medical Officer of Health.