Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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23
COMPLAINTS.
The number of complaints received from the 1st January to
31st December, 1952 was 597 which is a decrease over the same
period in 1951.
The complaints received have been classified as follows: —
Defective firegrates | 6 |
Defective sinks | 6 |
Defective drains and gullies | 62 |
Leaking pipes ... | 16 |
Defective windows | 6 |
Defective walls and ceilings | 18 |
Offensive manholes | 5 |
Lack of water supply | 9 |
Defective W.C.'s | 14 |
Defective roofs and gutters | 41 |
Dampness | 20 |
Dry rot | 5 |
Defective stairs and steps | 7 |
Accumulation of rubbish | 8 |
Defective dustbins | 8 |
Unsound food | 5 |
Nuisance from rats and mice | 221 |
Nuisance from animals | 3 |
Nuisance from smoke | 5 |
Nuisance from vermin, ants, etc. | 36 |
General Defects | 91 |
Overcrowding | 2 |
Noise Nuisance | 3 |
597 |
Prompt investigation was made and suitable action was taken
to remedy the complaints.