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

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Walthamstow 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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pipes disconnected from drains, 21; Roofs repaired or renewed,
874; Gutterings repaired or renewed, 359; W.C. pans or traps
provided, 329; Gully traps provided, 109; W.C. flushing
cisterns repaired or renewed, 245; W.C. floors concreted, 69;
W.C.'s repaired and cleansed, 260; W.C.'s light and ventilation
improved, 60; Waste pipes repaired, renewed or trapped,
206; New sinks provided, 109; Stoves and firegrates repaired
or renewed, 369; Water supply reinstated, 13; Water supply
taken off main, 11; Cisterns cleansed and covered, 18;
Sculleries paved, 51; Yards and forecourts paved or repaired,
93; Dirty houses cleansed, 33; Dirty rooms cleansed, 840;
Floors repaired, 476; Ventilations under floors provided or
improved, 176; New damp-proof courses provided, 41; Sites
concreted, 2; Offensive accumulations removed, 22; Animals
improperly kept, removed, 7 ; Stables repaired and cleansed,
17; Manholes repaired or re-sealed, 170; Other causes of
dampness remedied, 559 ; Miscellaneous repairs, 2,636.
Infectious Diseases.
Visits to premises, 318; Re-visits to premises, 17.
Disinfections.
Rooms disinfected, 176; Articles disinfected at Low Hall
Lane, 223; Articles destroyed at Low Hall Lane, 91.
Special Premises.
Visits
Number paid
Factories (a) Non-power 108 184
(b) Power 465 653
(c) Other premises 54 84
Outworkers 488 671
Slaughterhouses —
Butchers 83 299
Bakehouses 36 187
Fishmongers, Fish Fryers and Curers, etc. 44 187
Cafes and Caterers 114 443
Grocers, etc 273 534
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors 222 313
Dairies and Milksellers 67 87
Laundries 2 16
Hairdressers 74 81
Rag and Bone Dealers 3 21
Piggeries 2 6
Street Stalls Numerous 354
Greengrocers 93 170
Stables 37 85
Schools — 19
Conveniences — 64