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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: TABLE 20. COMPLAINTS.The complaints received have been classified as follows:— Disrepair of premises:—

TABLE 20. COMPLAINTS.

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

Dampness19
Drainage100
General defects104
Nuisance from refuse20
Nuisance from smoke or fumes45
Nuisance from insects, animals, etc.27
Rodent infestations194
Unsound food23
Miscellaneous nuisances27
Noise nuisance10
Pigeons2
571

Table: TABLE 21. DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION.A summary of the treatment of premises, bedding, clothing and other articles is given below:—

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 Fevers111
Tuberculosis333
Vermin1868204
Other Diseases34161
Costs recovered throughout the year: £40 18s. 10d.

Table: TABLE 22. FACTORY INSPECTIONS. 1. Inspections.

TABLE 22. FACTORY INSPECTIONS. 1. Inspections.

Premises.Number onWritten
Register.Inspections.Notices.Prosecutions.
Factories (non-power)1412NilNil
Factories (power)1589016Nil
Building Sites and Institutions1717NilNil