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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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The housing shortage in the District is still acute. No formal
| action has been taken during the year. | |
| Number of visits made | 5 |
| Defective Roofs | 89 |
| WC.'s | 23 |
| „ Flushing cisterns | 13 |
| „ Sink and waste pipes | 15 |
| Sash cords | 29 |
| Walls | 28 |
| „ Gutters and rainwater pipes | 51 |
| Yard paving | 13 |
| „ Windows | 96 |
| „ Drainage and vent pipes | 23 |
| „ Gullies | 11 |
| „ Internal Walls (plaster) | 65 |
| Ceilings | 41 |
| „ Water fittings and pipes | 12 |
| ,, Flooring | 45 |
| External Walls | 15 |
| „ Stoves, boilers and fireplaces | 17 |
| ,, Dustbins | 9 |
| Doors | 28 |
| Dampness | 54 |
| Under floor ventilation, lack of | 9 |
| Dirty walls and ceilings | 5 |