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

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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

Carshalton 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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Windows frames repaired and/or renewed29
Windows made to work properly15
Windows provided with catches and/or fasteners12
Window sashcords renewed86
Window sills repaired and/or renewed42
Window stopping to reveals4
Windows, fixed, made to open3
Window glazing, panes renewed25
Window glazing, putties renewed72
W.C. accommodation repaired1
W.C. provided39
W.C. pans renewed24
W.C. pans provided49
W.C. pans, joints renewed12
W.C. box seats removed19
W.C. 'ift up seats provided69
W.C. seats repaired or renewed17
W.C. flushing apparatus repaired or renewed23
W.C. flushing apparatus provided47
W.C. pail closets abolished38
Water Supply repaired7
Water Supply provided2
Water Supply cisterns repaired1
Wash Basins, baths, repaired, renewed3
Wash Basins, baths, provided5
Weatherboards repaired or renewed2
Paving, repaired made level13
Paving provided13
Paving drained2
Nuisances6
Rats and Mice24
Other Matters (miscellaneous)66
Gates repaired, renewed1
Ventilation, more provided8
Accumulations removed32

Table: Bed bug infestations were dealt with in 49 premises as follows :—

Bed bug infestations were dealt with in 49 premises as follows :—

Council Houses.OthersTotal
By hydrogen cyanide51520
By spraying62329
113849