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 Walthamstow]
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The following shows the nature of work executed and improve
ments effected during the year:—
Drains tested, 386; Drains reconstructed or repaired, 294;
Drains, obstructions removed, 115; Drains, means of access provided,
36; Drains, ventilation provided or improved, 41; Soil pipes
repaired or renewed, 89; Rain water pipes repaired or renewed, 130;
Roofs repaired or renewed, 420; Gutterings repaired or renewed,
246; W.C. pans and traps provided, 231; W.C.s repaired or
cleansed, 191; W.C.s light and ventilation improved, 26; Gully
traps provided, 83; Waste pipes repaired or renewed, 124; New
sinks provided, 58; Stoves and firegrates repaired or renewed, 159;
Water supply taken off main, 3; Water supply reinstated, 17;
Yard and forecourt pavings repaired, 89; Dirty houses cleansed, 5;
Dirty rooms cleansed, 189; Floors repaired, 203; Ventilation under
floors provided or improved, 64; Dampness remedied, 504;
Offensive accumulations removed, 29; Manholes repaired or
resealed, 111; Miscellaneous repairs, 2,023.
Infectious Diseases.
Visits to premises, 474.
Disinfections.
Rooms disinfected, 27; Articles disinfected, 1,415; Articles destroyed, 61.
Special Premises. | Number | Visits paid |
---|---|---|
Factories (a) Non-power | 58 | 103 |
(b) Power | 468 | 363 |
(c) Other premises | 11 | 24 |
Outworkers | 714 | 254 |
Butchers | 85 | 271 |
Bakers and Shops | 42 | 150 |
Fishmongers, Fryers and Curers | 38 | 155 |
Cafes and Caterers | 98 | 364 |
Grocers | 268 | 601 |
Greengrocers | 92 | 141 |
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors | 335 | 166 |
Dairies and Milksellers | 158 | 97 |
Laundries | 1 | 14 |
Hairdressers | 78 | 43 |
Rag and Bone Dealers | 3 | 14 |
Piggeries | 1 | — |