London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Richmond upon Thames 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Sinks.
Defective or insanitary 6
Defective or insanitary waste pipes 46
Sinks not provided 2
Dampness.
Wall-dampness 20
House-sub-soil dampness 5
Defective roofs and guttering 92
General Defects.
Nuisances from fowls or other animals 13
Rubbish accumulations and insanitary yards 26
Defective internal walls and ceilings 123
Rooms requiring cleansing 42
Window frames and fastenings defective 54
Defective sashcords 42
Rooms inadequately lighted and ventilated 8
Defective firegrates and ranges 39
Defective chimney stacks, pots and flues 8
Defective and dangerous staircases 18
Rooms in a verminous condition 78
Bedding in a verminous condition 69
Premises infested with rats and mice 35
Stable premises dirty or insanitary 4
Miscellaneous defects 151
NOTICES SERVED TO REMEDY DEFECTS AND ABATE
NUISANCES.
Informal.
Preliminary intimations 340
Interviews 197