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
Chigwell 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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Summary of Defects found on Housing Inspections:-
| Defective Roofs | 44 |
| " W.C.'s | 10 |
| " Flushing Cisterns | 8 |
| " Sinks and waste pipes | 5 |
| " Sash cords | 11 |
| " Walls | 8 |
| " Gutters and rainwater pipes | 13 |
| " Yard Paving | 3 |
| " Windows | 16 |
| " Drainage and vent pipes | 8 |
| " Gullies | 9 |
| " Internal Walls (plaster) | 35 |
| " Ceilings | 25 |
| " Water Fittings and pipes | 6 |
| " Flooring | 10 |
| " External walls | 13 |
| " Stoves, boilers and fireplaces | 17 |
| " Dustbins | 14 |
| " Doors | 12 |
| Dampness | 19 |
| Under floor ventilation lack of | 8 |
| Dirty Walls and Ceilings | 10 |
| Redecoration after repair | 11 |
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