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
Richmond upon Thames 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Offensive manholes 9
Lack of water supply 1
Defective W.C s. 39
Defective roofs and gutters 69
Dampness 35
Dry rot 10
Defective stoves 7
Defective stairs and steps 2
Accumulation of rubbish 14
Defective dustbins 21
Unsound food 77
Nuisance from rats and mice 289
Nuisance from animals 7
Nuisance from smoke 10
Nuisance from vermin, ants, etc. 68
General Defects 197
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