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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

Chigwell 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]

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Table: The issue of certificates showing permitted numbers to the end of the year is as follows:—

The issue of certificates showing permitted numbers to the end of the year is as follows:—

Buckhurst Hill350
Chigwell169
Loughton397
Total to end of 1944916

Table: Summary of Defects.

Summary of Defects.

Defective roofs19
„ gutters and rain water pipes12
„ external walls7
„ yard paving2
„ drains and vent pipes9
W.C.'s5
„ flush tanks2
„ sinks and waste pipes6
„ water fittings6
„ internal walls (plaster)12
„ floors, doors, etc.24
„ sash cords11
„ stoves8
Dampness10
Under floor ventilation, lack of1
Insufficient sanitary conveniences1
Ashbins, lack of5
Verminous rooms8
Dirty walls and ceilings35
Miscellaneous1