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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 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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Table: 2. Cases in which Defects were found—(If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they are reckoned as two, three or more "cases.")

2. Cases in which Defects were found—

(If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they are reckoned as two, three or more "cases.")

Premises.Number of cases in which defects were found.Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted.
FoundRemedied.Referred
To H.M. In-spector.By H.M. Inspector.
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Want of cleanliness-----
Overcrowding----—
Unreasonable temperature----—
Inadequate ventilation----—
Defective drainage of floors----—
Sanitary Conveniences—
(a) Insufficient2---—
(b) Unsuitable or defective64--—
(c) Not separate for sexes——--—
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork)——---
Total84———

Table: Outwork (Sections 110 and 111).

Outwork (Sections 110 and 111).

Nature of Work.Section 110.Section 111.
No. of outworkers in Aug. list required by Sect. 110(1) (c)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council.No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists.No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises.Notices served.Prosecutions.
(1)(2)(3)(4).(5)(6)(7)
Wearing Apparel—
Making, etc.25-—--—
Cleaning and washing—----—
Locks1-—--—
Umbrellas3-—--—
Stuffed Toys7-—--—
Cosaques, Christmas Crackers, Christmas stockings, etc.27-----
Artificial Flowers1——--—
Total64-----

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Tents, Vans, Sheds and Similar Structures
No action was called for during the year.
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