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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 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]

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Table: Summary of Nuisances

Summary of Nuisances

Cesspools, overflowing3
Drains blocked or defective139
Defective water closets14
Defective Water Supply pipes1
Nuisances from animals and birds5
Polluted ???,watercourses and ponds2
Accumulation of refuse and defective dustbins6
Vermin (bugs and fleas)7
Cellars flooded2
Insect infestations120
Bees, wasps and hornets43
Air pollution18

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(iv) Verminous Premises
Seven houses were reported on as verminous during the year,
of which, when inspected, two were not confirmed. The other five
were infested with bugs (l) and fleas (4). All the houses were
fumigated successfully with Fumite.
Four of the premises were Council houses and one an old persons'
home.
Number of visits-25
/Rodent Control
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