Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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TABLE 3 (Contd.)
Brought Forward | 382 |
Verminous Premises disinfested | 13 |
Drains Repaired or Reconstructed | 13 |
Drains cleansed | 13 |
Drains repaired | 17 |
Drains - New Inspection Chambers | 10 |
New Sinks Provided | 1 |
Sink Waste Pipes - Trapped or Renewed | 11 |
Smoke Nuisances | 2 |
Soil and Ventilating Pipes repaired or renewed | 8 |
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed | 10 |
Water Closets cleansed and limewashed | 3 |
Water Closet Pedestals fixed | 11 |
Water Closet Flushing Cisterns repaired or renewed | 13 |
Water Storage Tanks and Piping repaired or renewed | 11 |
Sufficient Water Supply Provided | 5 |
Hot Water Systems repaired | 3 |
Dustbins provided | 14 |
Rat infestations | 118 |
Sewers cleansed | 178 |
Sewers repaired | 14 |
Food Premises: | |
Limewashed and cleansed | 15 |
Improvements. | 26 |
Factories and Workplaces: | |
Limewashed and cleansed | 7 |
Lighting and ventilation improved | 5 |
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Separate accommodation for sexes | 1 |
Shops: | |
Additional Sanitary accommodation | 3 |
Washing facilities provided | 1 |
Lighting and Heating improved | 6 |
Places of Entertainment: | |
Repairs to Sanitary Accommodation | 2 |
Cleansing of Sanitary Accommodation | 1 |
919 |
TABLE 4.
Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.
Letters | 1585 |
Public Health Acts | |
Preliminary Notices | |
Statutory Notices | 2 |
Housing Acts: | |
Preliminary Notices | 44 |
Statutory Notices | 10 |