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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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| Drains and Sewers inspected Drain tests applied | 621 |
| Stables and manure pits inspected | 1 |
| Public Conveniences and Urinals | 17 |
| Factories (mechanical) | 192 |
| Factories (non-mechanical) | 9 |
| Hairdressers' Premises | 25 |
| Schools and School Canteens | 49 |
| Ditches, Streams and Ponds | 9 |
| Open Spaces and Playing Fields | 9 |
| Petrol Inspections | 371 |
| Shops Act Inspections | 185 |
| Outworkers' premises | 73 |
| Massage Establishments | 36 |
| Pet Animals Act | 17 |
| Fairgrounds | 5 |
| Swimming Baths | 14 |
| Smoke Observations | 6 |
| Workplaces | 7 |
| Rent Act | 28 |
| Tents, Vans and Sheds—Gypsies | 14 |
| Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act and Regulations | 17 |
| Piggeries | 3 |
| Smoke Control Areas | 3406 |
| Miscellaneous | 211 |
SECTION D
HOUSING
No. of dwellings erected during 1960:-
Council 16
Private Enterprise 103
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the year:-
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 1,321
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 2 514
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