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

Chingford 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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Table: TABLE 3

TABLE 3

Wasp Infestation210
Nuisance from Animals4
Offensive Accumulations, Odours, Dust, etc.30
Cleansing of walls and Ceilings2
Roofs, Spoutings and Eaves gutters repaired or renewed36
External Walls repaired6
Wall and ceiling plaster repaired34
Floors repaired3
Sub-floor ventilation3
Stairs2
Yard surface repaired1
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and cills repaired26
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt2
Dampness remedied15
Drains cleansed28
Drains repaired19
Drains - new inspection chambers1
New sinks provided3
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed3
Water Closet flushing cisterns repaired or renewed5
Water Closet pedestals fixed1
Water storage tanks and piping repaired or renewed3
Hot Water Systems repaired2
Dustbins provided13
Rat Infestations229
Sewers cleansed372
Sewers repaired4
Food Premises
Limewashed and cleansed9
Improvements12
Additional Sanitary accommodation-
Washing facilities provided3
Lighting and heating improved2
1073

Table: TABLE 4Letters 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.

Letters1244
Public Health Act:
Preliminary Notices133
Statutory Notices26
Housing Act:
Preliminary Notices2
Statutory Notices1