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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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(b) Summary of complaints;
Food condemned 36
" complaints 23
Sewage 12
Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds 10
Flooding 7
Defective or blocked drains 194
" water closets 14
" water supply pipes 9
Dampness 19
Defective roofs and gutters 10
Accumulations of refuse 20
Defective dust bins 12
Insanitary conditions 6
Vermin 4
Rodents 378
Wasps 106
Other insect infestations 71
Smoke 28
Smells 19
Noises 12
Animals and birds 14
Miscellaneous housing defects 27
Miscellaneous 30
(c) Summary of visits and inspections;
General Sanitation;
Moveable dwellings 117
Swimming pools 1
Drainage 802
Ponds, ditches etc. 18
Public conveniences 29
Stables 15
Piggeries 4
Refuse 102
Rodents 2,212
Pests 224
Verminous premises 21
Infectious diseases 117
Atmospheric pollution 162
Smell complaints 48
Water supply 49
Noise complaints 40
Schools 13
Accumulation of refuse 4
Miscellaneous 452 4,430
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