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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 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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Table: TABLE 3.

TABLE 3.

Nuisance from Animals6
Offensive Accumulation, Odours, Dust, etc.163
Cleansing of Walls and Ceilings25
Roofs, Spoutings and Eaves gutters repaired or renewed58
External Walls repaired49
Wall and ceiling plaster repaired63
Floors repaired17
Sub-floor ventilation10
Stairs3
Yard surface repaired12
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and sills repaired109
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt24
Dampness remedied86
Drains cleansed16
Drains repaired14
Drains - new inspection chambers2
New sinks provided15
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed4
Water Closet pedestals fixed3
Water Closet flushing cisterns repaired or renewed10
Water storage tanks and piping repaired or renewed12
Hot Water Systems repaired8
Dustbins provided12
Rat Infestations139
Sewers cleansed331
Sewers repaired21
Food premises
Limewashed and cleansed5
Improvements10
Additional Sanitary accommodation3
Washing facilities provided15
Lighting and Heating improved2
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Table: TABLE 4.Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.

TABLE 4.

Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department.

Letters842
Public Health Act:
Preliminary Notices57
Statutory Notices13