Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SECTION I.— NATURAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF
THE DISTRICT.
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Preface 11
Statistical Summary 17
Physical Features of District 19
Rainfall 19
Population 19-20
Births 19
Deaths 21
Inquests 22
Poor Relief 22
Marriages 22
Vital Statistics—Tables of 22
Table I 23
,, Table la 24
Causes of Death—Table III 25
Hospital Provision 26
District Nursing 27
Midwives 27
Ambulance Facilities 27
Clinic and Treatment Centres 28
Tuberculosis Dispensary 28
Chemical Investigations 29
Byelaws and Local Acts 29
Offensive Trades 29
SECTION II.— SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
DISTRICT.
Water Supply 30
Rivers and Streams 30
Drainage and Sewerage 30
Closet Accommodation 30
Scavenging, Collection of House Refuse 30-31
Sanitary Inspection of District 32
(а) Notices served 32
(b) Complaints of Nuisances 32
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions)
Act, 1920 33
Smoke Abatement 33
Rag Flock Acts 33
Housing 33
Overcrowding 33
Unhealthy Areas 33
Byelaws relating to Houses, Lodgings, Tents, etc. .. 33-4
Housing Table 34-5