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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

Chingford 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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20.

Table: table 3 (conta.)

table 3 (conta.)

(Brought Forward)271
New Sinks provided3
Sink Waste pipes - trapped or renewed3
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed9
Water Closets cleansed and limewashed5
Water Closet Peaestals fixed10
Water Closet Flushing Cisterns repaired or. renewed2
Water Storage Tanks ana Piping repaired or renewed1
Sufficient Water Supply provided2
Hot Water Systems repaired2
Dustbins provided13
Rat Infestations177
Sewers cleansed320
Sewers repaired23
Food Premises:
Limewashed ana cleansed17
Improvements7
Factories and Workplaces:
Limewashed and cleansed5
Lighting ana Ventilation improved3
Additional Sanitary Accommodation2
Separate Accommodation for sexes1
Other Contraventions of Act11
Shops:
Washing Facilities provided3
890

Table: TABLE 4.Letters sent out ana notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department:

TABLE 4.

Letters sent out ana notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department:

Letters1330
Public Health Acts: Preliminary Notices55
Statutory Notices5
Housing Acts: Preliminary Notices38
Statutory Notices5