Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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Summary of Nuisances
Cesspools, overflowing 3
Drains blocked or defective 151
Defective water closets 15
Defective Water Supply pipes 8
Nuisances from animals and birds 20
Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds 12
Accumulation of refuse and defective dustbins 47
Vermin (bugs and fleas) 1
Cellars flooded 5
Insect infestations 49
Bees, wasps and hornets 77
Air pollution 21
(iv) Verminous Premises
Three houses were reported upon during the year as being
verminous. On inspection, two were found not to be infested
with vermin and one was doubtful. This one was fumigated with
Fumite; it was a private residence, also it was vacant at the
time.
The improvements in the number of houses found to be verminuos
continues as reference to the following figures shows:—
Number of houses found to be verminous:—
1951 | 19 | 1955 | 4 |
1952 | 12 | 1956 | 4 |
19.53 | 8 | 1957 | 1 |
1954 | 8 | No. of Visits: | 4 |