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
Teddington 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]
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Floors repaired 105
Windows repaired, sash cords, etc. provided 216
Fire grates repaired or provided 99
Coppers repaired, etc. 43
Sinks:—
Provided 12
Repaired or refixed 4
Waste pipes repaired or renewed 10
Yards:—
Cleansed 7
Paved or repaired 64
Various —
Nuisances abated from chimneys sending forth
black smoke 2
Nuisances abated from animals being improperly
kept
Offensive accumulations removed 17
Offensive smells 3
Miscellaneous 322
Complaints.
During the year, complaints were received regarding
the following matters :—
Accumulations of refuse 14
Choked or defective drains 7
Damp walls 24
Defective ceilings 6
,, coppers 1
,, eaves gutters and rain water pipes 7
,, floors 8
,, fire grates or kitchen ranges 13
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