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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
Fulham 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DISTRICT.
Sanitary Inspection of District.—The following inspections of dwelling-houses were made during the year by the Sanitary Inspectors:—
| Premises inspected. | |
|---|---|
| *In consequence of complaints | 1,625 |
| In consequence of infectious disease | 1,749 |
| House to house inspection | 330 |
| 2,704 |
* Inclusive of houses reported as insanitary by Tuberculosis Nurses, Health
Visitors, etc.
The following notices requiring the abatement of nuisances found were served:—
| Intimation Notices. | Statutory Notices. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number served. | Number complied with on Dec. 31st, 1920 | Number served. | Number complied with on Dec. 31st, 1920 |
| 2,217 | 1946 | 838 | 714 |
The following is a summary of the work carried out in compliance with the notices served:—
| Drains relaid | 102 |
| Drains repaired | 346 |
| Soilpipes renewed | 54 |
| Soilpipes repaired | 98 |
| Stackpipes repaired | 428 |
| Sinks renewed or repaired | 228 |
| W.C.'s repaired | 567 |
| Cisterns | 290 |
| Water supply from main provided | 51 |
| Yards and forecourts paved | 380 |
| Dustbins provided | 531 |
| Dampness of rooms remedied | 695 |
| Rooms cleansed | 5,376 |
| Other nuisances abated | 3,501 |
Proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act
for failing to comply with the Council's notice were
instituted in 13 cases, and in 8 orders were made to