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

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Walthamstow 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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provided, 246; Gully traps provided, 53; W.C. flushing cis
terns repaired or renewed, 184; W.C. floors concreted, 41;
W.C.'s repaired and cleansed, 184; W.C.'s light and ventilation
improved, 47; Waste pipes repaired, renewed or trapped, 127;
New sinks provided, 63; Stoves and firegrates repaired or
renewed, 177; Water supply reinstated, 7; Water supply taken
off main, 2; Cisterns cleansed and covered, 24; Sculleries
paved, 20; Yards and forecourts paved or repaired, 49; Dirty
houses cleansed, 4; Dirty rooms cleansed, 212; Floors repaired,
329; Ventilation under floors provided or improved, 109; New
damp courses provided, 25; Offensive accumulations removed,
19; Animals improperly kept, removed, 5; Stables repaired
and cleansed, 11; Manholes repaired or repealed, 101; Other
causes of dampness remedied 416 ; Miscellaneous repairs, 1599.
Infectious Diseases.
Visits to premises, 656; Re-visits to premises, 15.
Disinfections.
Rooms disinfected, 52; Articles disinfected, 326; Articles
destroyed, 86.
Special Premises. Visits
Number paid
Factories (a) Non-power 81 140
(b) Power 482 711
(c) Other premises 36 69
Outworkers 491 724
Butchers—81; Horseflesh only—3 84 389
Bakehouses 36 133
Fishmongers, Fish Fryers and Curers 42 190
Cafes and Caterers 121 438
Grocers, etc. 269 711
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors 297 344
Dairies and Milksellers 143 138
Laundries 3 10
Hairdressers 74 44
Rag and Bone Dealers 4 19
Piggeries 2 4
Street Stalls Numerous 312
Greengrocers 94 103
Stables 21 96
Schools 139
Conveniences 39
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special
Premises the following works were carried out:—