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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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General Environmental Public Health
Drains and Sewers inspected
Drain tests applied 671
Stables and manure pits inspected 10
Public Conveniences and Urinals 12
Factories (mechanical) 133
Factories (non-mechanical) 12
Hairdressers' Premises 15
Schools and School Canteens 18
Ditches, Streams and Ponds 13
Open Spaces and Playing Fields 25
Petrol Inspections 262
Shops Act Inspections 73
Outworkers' premises 61
Massage Establishments 12
Pet Animals Act 6
Fairgrounds 4
Swimming Baths 11
Smoke Observations 18
Workplaces 2
Rent Act 151
Tents, Vans and Sheds— Gypsies
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act and Regulations 24
Piggeries
Smoke Control Area (Proposed) 2,201
Miscellaneous 162
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