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
Southall 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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Visits in connection with the Overcrowding Survey 1,994
Drain tests 37
Factories 471
Visits to canal for canal boat inspections 4
Petroleum and carbide stores 58
Slaughterhouses 3
Food sampling 155
Dairies and milk shops 36
Bakehouses 55
Other premises where food is prepared 1,162
Smoke observations 21
Tents, vans, sheds, etc. 16
Deposits and accumulations of refuse 149
Stables 10
Farms 4
Schools 46
Cinemas, cafes, public houses, etc. 29
Miscellaneous 1,560
Rent books 577
14,668
The following table shows the number and nature of complaints received during the year:—
Table No. 33
| Nuisances caused by the keeping of animals | 11 |
| Accumulation of refuse, etc. | 34 |
| Other complaints in relation to house refuse | 17 |
| Offensive smells | 21 |
| Vermin | 63 |
| Choked drains | 96 |
| Dampness | 38 |
| Defective roofs, gutters, etc | 35 |
| Defective sanitary fittings | 68 |
| Dirty condition of houses | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 130 |
| Other defective conditions of houses | 150 |
| 671 |