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
Twickenham 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Table 8.
Analysis of Complaints Received
| Nature of Complaint | Number Received |
|---|---|
| Housing defects | 205 |
| Choked and defective drains | 200 |
| Accumulations of offensive matter | 30 |
| Unsound food | 121 |
| Verminous premises: | |
| (a) Bugs | 24 |
| (b) Rats and mice | 456 |
| (C) Other | 30 |
| Keeping of animals | 5 |
| Unsatisfactory milk supplies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 200 |
| Total | 1,270 |