London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Walthamstow 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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flush cisterns provided, 118; W.C. flush cisterns repaired, 254;
W.C. floors concreted, 48; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 248;
W.C.s, light and ventilation improved, 21; Waste pipes
renewed and trapped, 156; Waste pipes repaired, 208; New
sinks provided, 91; Water supply reinstated, 26; Water supply
taken off main, 9; Cisterns cleansed and covered, 29; Conveniences
cleansed and repaired, 11; Sculleries paved, 37;
Yards and forecourts paved and repaired, 49; Dirty houses
cleansed, 5; Dirty rooms cleansed, 328; Floors repaired, 418;
Ventilations under floors provided, 122; New damp-proof
courses provided, 68; Sites concreted, 1; Offensive accumulations
removed, 40; Animals improperly kept, removed, 12;
Manure receptacles provided, 1; Stables cleansed, paved and
drained, 27; Manholes repaired or re-sealed, 118; Other cases
of dampness remedied, 435 ; Miscellaneous repairs, 1,754.
Infectious Diseases.
Visits to premises, 529; Re-visits to premises, 23; Rooms
disinfected, 220; Articles disinfected at Low Hall, 717;
Articles destroyed at Low Hall, 40.
Dampness in Houses.
Sites concreted, 1; Damp-proof courses provided, 68;
Yards and forecourts paved and drained, 49; Roofs made watertight,
624; Rain-water pipes made good, 211; Guttering
repaired or renewed, 421; Other cases of dampness remedied,
435 : Ventilation under floors nrovided 122

Special Premises.

NumberVisits paid
Factories (a) Power368284
(b) Non-power81238
(c) Other premises7096
Outworkers122220
Butchers' shops79330
Bakehouses31200
Fishmongers, Fish Fryers and Curers, etc.36193
Cafes and Caterers84306
Grocers, etc.182885
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors102228
Cowsheds14
Dairies and Milksellers71113
Laundries36
Rag and Bone Dealers311
Piggeries325
Street StallsNumerous31
Greengrocers,,155
Stables,,96