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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
Kingston upon Thames 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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112
COMPLAINTS
The following is a brief list of causes for complaints received
during 1969 which resulted in investigation by the department and in
all cases where necessary, appropriate action was taken.
Accumulations 69
Animals 21
Caravans - illegal parking 2
Dampness 129
Drainage/Sanitary Arrangements 1,142
Dustbins 17
Flooding 25
Foods 167
Food Hygiene 28
General Housing Defects 176
Insects 453
Noise 70
Offensive Odours 134
Overcrowding 10
Pigeons 41
Rodents Rats 1,264
Mice 157 1,401
Shops Acts 2
Smoke 108
Squirrels 44
Vater 3
Yards and Paving 2
Others 87
4,131