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
Strand (Westminster) 1895
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Strand]
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24 ON THE SANITARY CONDITION OF
Houses:—
Overcrowding abated (by written notice) 46
Throughout 47
Cleansed and Whitewashed Partially 187
Ventilation improved, walls, ceilings and
floors repaired 33
Roofs made water tight 44
Water closets:—
Reconstructed and repaired 159
Additional provided 16
Water re-instated 114
Flushing apparatus repaired 17
Obstructions removed from 158
New pans and traps provided 25
Pans and traps cleansed 44
Drainage :—
New drains constructed 90
Drains repaired 27
Sink and lavatory waste pipes disconnected
and trapped 1ll
Rain water pipes repaired 25
Obstructions removed from drains 71
Paving required or repaired :—
In yards 36
In basements 19
Dust and dung removal:—
Sanitary Bins provided* 68
Offensive refuse removed from premises 26
* Under the Board's system of dust collection, fixed bins are gradually being
disused and abolished.