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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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7. SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
The work of the Public Health Inspectors is summarised
as follows:-
(a) 1,165 complaints were received and investigated.
(b) Summary of complaints:
Food complaints 34
Overflowing cesspools 4
Sewage 7
Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds 2
Flooding 8
Defective or blocked drains 178
„ water closets 8
„ water supply pipes 4
Dampness 30
Defective roofs and gutters 18
Accumulations of refuse 19
Defective dust bins 26
Vermin 1
Rodents 345
Wasps 267
Other insect infestations 124
Smoke 13
Smells 34
Noises 8
Animals and birds 24
Miscellaneous 11
(c) Summary of visits and inspections:
General Sanitation:
Moveable dwellings 168
Swimming pools 35
samples/tests 29
Drainage 419
Ponds, ditches etc. 31
Public conveniences 14
Stables 2
Piggeries 5
Refuse 97
Rodents 1,745
Pests 445
Verminous premises 13
Infectious disease 1,137
Atmospheric pollution 106
Smell complaints 54
Water supply 18
Noise complaints 18
Schools 12
Miscellaneous 921
5,269
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