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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The complaints received have been classified as follows:— Disrepair of premises:—
Dampness | 19 |
Drainage | 100 |
General defects | 104 |
Nuisance from refuse | 20 |
Nuisance from smoke or fumes | 45 |
Nuisance from insects, animals, etc. | 27 |
Rodent infestations | 194 |
Unsound food | 23 |
Miscellaneous nuisances | 27 |
Noise nuisance | 10 |
Pigeons | 2 |
571 |
A summary of the treatment of premises, bedding, clothing and other articles is given below:—
Houses. | Rooms. | Bedding, etc- | |
---|---|---|---|
Infectious Fevers | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Tuberculosis | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Vermin | 18 | 68 | 204 |
Other Diseases | 3 | 4 | 161 |
Costs recovered throughout the year: £40 18s. 10d. |
Premises. | Number on | Written | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Register. | Inspections. | Notices. | Prosecutions. | |
Factories (non-power) | 14 | 12 | Nil | Nil |
Factories (power) | 158 | 90 | 16 | Nil |
Building Sites and Institutions | 17 | 17 | Nil | Nil |