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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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7. SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
The following statistics show the work of the Public Health Inspectors during the year:-
| (a) 1,463 complaints were received and dealt with | |
|---|---|
| (b) Summary of complaints; | |
| Food complaints | 43 |
| Sewage | 9 |
| Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds | 8 |
| Flooding | 15 |
| Defective or blocked drains | 163 |
| " water closets | 16 |
| " water supply pipes | 11 |
| Dampness | 35 |
| Defective roofs and gutters | 29 |
| Accumulations of refuse | 11 |
| Defective dust bins | 26 |
| Vermin | 10 |
| Rodents | 623 |
| Wasps | 286 |
| Other insect infestations | 76 |
| Smoke | 24 |
| Smells | 15 |
| Noises | 9 |
| Animals and birds | 15 |
| Miscellaneous housing defects | 23 |
| Miscellaneous | 16 |
| (c) Summary of visits and inspections: | |
| General Sanitation: | |
| Moveable dwellings | 219 |
| Swimming pools | 28 |
| samples/tests | 11 |
| Drainage | 675 |
| Ponds, ditches etc. | 64 |
| Flooding | 8 |
| Public conveniences | 34 |
| Stables | 10 |
| Piggeries | 18 |
| Refuse | 181 |
| Rodents | 2,615 |
| Pests | 409 |
| Verminous premises | 31 |
| Infectious disease | 683 |
| Atmospheric pollution | 181 |
| Smell complaints | 32 |
| Water supply | 38 |
| Noise complaints | 11 |
| Schools | 46 |
| Massage establishments | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 831 |
| 6,107 | |
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