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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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TABLE 20. COMPLAINTS.
The complaints received have been classified as follows: — Disrepair of premises:—
| Dampness | 24 |
| Drainage | 108 |
| General defects | 129 |
| Nuisance from refuse | 18 |
| Nuisance from smoke or fumes | 57 |
| Nuisance from Insects, animals, etc. | 50 |
| Rodent infestations | 236 |
| Unsound food | 24 |
| Miscellaneous nuisances | 22 |
| 668 |
TABLE 21. DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION.
A summary of the treatment of premises, bedding, clothing and other articles is given below:—
| Houses. | Rooms. | Bedding, etc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Fevers | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Tuberculosis | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| Vermin | 27 | 60 | 180 |
| Other Diseases | 4 | 5 | 452 |
Costs recovered throughout the year: £39 l1s. 8d.
TABLE 22. FACTORY INSPECTIONS.
Inspections.
| Premises. | Number on Register. | Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factories (non'power) | 15 | 9 | Nil | Nil |
| Factories (power) | 145 | 51 | 10 | Nil |
| Building Sites and Institutions | 14 | 14 | Nil | Nil |