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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 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Ventilation provided or improved6
Fresh air inlets removed and drain inlets trapped4
Infestation risks removed3
Sinks provided9
Hot water provided to sink14
Detergent provided7
Clean cloths provided7
Overall clothing provided1
First aid kit provided or improved24
Water supply provided31
Cold Storage facilities provided1
Risks of contamination removed45
Outdoor clothing store provided21
Refuse storage improved4
Wash-hand basins provided25
Hot water provided to wash-hand basins35
Soap provided26
Nailbrush provided32
Clean towels provided27
Sanitary accommodation provided/repaired/cleansed6
Lighting in sanitary accommodation provided18
Ventilation in sanitary accommodation provided1
Hand washing notices fixed30
Miscellaneous1
Rodent Control.
Defects remedied in connection with ratproofing work are included in foregoing lists.
Miscellaneous.
Accumulations removed13
New dustbins provided20
Smoke nuisances abated3