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 1961
[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 J 913
Stables and manure pits inspected 10
Public Conveniences and Urinals 8
Factories (mechanical) 112
Factories (non-mechanical) 2
Hairdressers' Premises 19
Schools and School Canteens 55
Ditches, Streams and Ponds 8
Open Spaces and Playing Fields 7
Petrol Inspections 283
Shops Act Inspections 85
Outworkers' premises 58
Massage Establishments 13
Pet Animals Act 9
Fairgrounds 2
Swimming Baths 5
Smoke Observations 34
Cinemas etc. 11
Rent Act 14
Tents, Vans and Sheds—Gypsies 12
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act and Regulations 24
Piggeries 7
Smoke Control Areas 5108
Miscellaneous 304
SECTION D
HOUSING
No. of dwellings erected during 1961
Council
Private Enterprise 122
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) 660
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 1,183
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