London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Walthamstow 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following tables show the work carried out under these Acts: -
(Including Inspections made by Public Health Inspectors)
| Premises | No. on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| Factories in which Sections 1,2,3,4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 55 | 2 | - | |
| Factories not included above in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 469 | 205 | 2 | - |
| Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | - | - | ||
| Totals | 540 | 303 | 4 | - |
| Particulars | No. of cases in which defects were found | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | Remedied | Referred to H.M Inspector | Referred by H.M, Inspector | Legal Proceedings Instituted | |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| Want of Cleanliness (Sec. 1) | 10 | 8 | - | - | - |
| Overcrowding (Sec. 2) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Unreasonable Temp. (Sec. 3) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inadequate Ventilation (Sec. 4) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (Sec. 6) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sanitary Conveniences:-(a) Insufficient | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| (b) Unsuitable or Defective | 26 | 26 | - | - | - |
| (c) Not separate for Sexes | - | - | - | ||
| Other offences (not including offences relating to Outwork) | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Totals | 39 | 36 | - | - | - |