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
Wanstead and Woodford 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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| Drains and Sewers inspected | 1014 |
| Drain tests applied | 211 |
| Stables and manure pits inspected | 12 |
| Public Conveniences | 2 |
| Overcrowding | 29 |
| Factories (mechanical) | 138 |
| Factories (non-mechanical) | 9 |
| Hairdressers' premises | 10 |
| Schools | 49 |
| Ditches and Streams | 22 |
| Open spaces and playing fields | 1 |
| Tents, Vans and Sheds (including gipsy encampments) | 3 |
| Petrol Installations | 82 |
| Pig Styes | 1 |
| Cesspools | 1 |
| Shops Act inspections | 37 |
| Outworkers premises | 21 |
| Massage establishments | 12 |
| Pet Animals Act | 10 |
| Merchandise Marks Act | 19 |
| Swimming Baths | 10 |
| Smoke observations | 11 |
| Miscellaneous visits | 135 |
| Meat Shops | 195 |
| Bakehouses | 41 |
| Fishmongers | 62 |
| Grocers | 186 |
| Restaurants and Cafes | 75 |
| Dairies and Milk Shops | 26 |
| Greengrocers | 57 |
| Ice Cream premises | 114 |
| Hotels, Boarding Houses and Public Houses | 1 |
| Street Vendors | 1 |
| Total | 2739 |