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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TABLE 19. COMPLAINTS.
The complaints received have been classified as follows:— Disrepair of premises:—
Dampness | 24 |
Drainage | 84 |
General defects | 170 |
Nuisance from refuse | 22 |
Nuisance from smoke or fumes | 21 |
Nuisance from Insects, animals, etc. | 56 |
Rodent infestations | 208 |
Unsound food | 49 |
Miscellaneous nuisances | 46 |
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 Fevers | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Tuberculosis | 2 | 6 | 6 |
Vermin | 33 | 83 | 166 |
Other Diseases | 3 | 4 | 460 |
Costs recovered throughout the year: £42 4s. 3d.
TABLE 21. FACTORY INSPECTIONS.
Premises. | Number on Register. | Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Factories (non-power) | 18 | 3 | 4 | Nil |
Factories (power) | 146 | 25 | 3 | Nil |
Building Sites and Institutions | 13 | 7 | Nil | Nil |