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

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Richmond upon Thames 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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TABLE 19. COMPLAINTS.

The complaints received have been classified as follows:— Disrepair of premises:—

Dampness24
Drainage84
General defects170
Nuisance from refuse22
Nuisance from smoke or fumes21
Nuisance from Insects, animals, etc.56
Rodent infestations208
Unsound food49
Miscellaneous nuisances46
680

TABLE 20. DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION.

A summary of the treatment of premises, bedding, clothing and other articles is given below:—

Houses.Rooms.Bedding, etc.
Infectious Fevers339
Tuberculosis266
Vermin3383166
Other Diseases34460

Costs recovered throughout the year: £42 4s. 3d.

TABLE 21. FACTORY INSPECTIONS.

Premises.Number on Register.Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
Factories (non-power)1834Nil
Factories (power)146253Nil
Building Sites and Institutions137NilNil