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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

Wimbledon 1923

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Many cases of overcrowding have been brought to the
knowledge of the Department. In these cases, whenever
possible, the better distribution of the occupants of the rooms
have been advised, and where neglected Conditions existed,
occupiers were instructed to remedy them. Apart from this,
nothing further can be done until the house shortage is
remedied.

Table: I give here some details of typical cases of those reported to the Public Health Committee.

I give here some details of typical cases of those reported to the Public Health Committee.

No. of families.Occupants.Parts OccupiedRemarks.
a. Two
(1)8a. lc.3 bedrooms.Adult daughter delicate & said to require separate sleeping room.
1 living room.
(2)5a. 2c.1 bedroom.
1 living room.
b. Pour
(1)2a. 4c.1 room.
(2)2a. 4c.1 bedroom.
1 living room.
(3)3a. 3c.1 bedroom.
1 living room.
(4)2a. 2c.1 room.
c. Two
(1)7a. 2c.3 bedrooms.
1 living room.
(2)2a. 2c.1 room.Expectant mother.
d. Two
(1)2a. lc.1 bedroom.
2 living rooms.
(2)2a. 2c.1 room (very small)
e. Three
(1)2a. —1 bedroom.
2 living rooms.
(2)2a. lc.1 bedroom.
1 living room.
(3)2a. 2c.1 room (very small
& crowded with
furniture.)
f. Two
(1)3a. 2c.2 bedrooms.
1 living room.
(2)5a. 5c.3 bedrooms.
1 living room.

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Houses Let in Lodging's.— There are 67 of these houses on
the Register, and 20 visits of inspection were made during the
year, to ensure that the Bye-laws were being observed.
Verminous Rooms.— During the year 20 rooms have been
dealt with. As previously, the necessary notices were served
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