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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Disinfection
The Council continued to provide facilities for steam disinfection
for the Chingford and Leyton Corporations.
General
Contributed by Mr.D.M.P.Sullivan, Borough Engineer and Surveyor.
Cremation
Facilities for cremation are available at the City of London
Crematorium at Manor Park and also the Manor Park Crematorium, Manor
Park.
Inquests and Poat Mortema
Facilities for cremation are available at the City of London Crematorium at Manor Park and also the Manor Park Crematorium, Manor Park.
| Walthamstow | Others | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Mortem Examinations only | 100 | 149 | 249 |
| Post Mortem Examinations and Inquests | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| Inquests only | 4 | 85 | 89 |
| 121 | 259 | 380 |
Rainfal1
The annual rainfall at the Ferry Lane station was 21.73 inches.
In 1963 it was 23.38 inches.
F1ooding
Limited flooding occurred on three occasions during the year,
and extensive flooding on one occasion.