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
Lambeth 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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Nuisances Removal Act.
Notices served 2922
Defective Drains 2347
Defective Water Supply 137
Stopped Drains 208
Dirty Premises 240
Removals of Manure 166
Foul Urinals 8
Offensive Gullies 10
Animals improperly kept 10
Trade Nuisances 5
Smoke Nuisances 4
Total 3135
Verbal Notices 213
Metropolis Local Management Act.
Notices served, written and verbal 501
4891
Drainage 102
Water Supply 80
Dust Bins 303
Swine improperly kept 6
Underground rooms occupied 10
501
Cases in which Bedding has been disinfected At Home 7
At Chamber 902
Cases in which Bedding has been destroyed 48
Replaced by the Vestry 6
Premises disinfected and disinfectants supplied 1255
Number of Summonses and Orders issued 91