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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
Stepney 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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In addition, 635 lists relating to a net number of 1,822 outworkers were
received from other Boroughs during the year.
Outworkers' premises where sanitary defects were found to exist
| Nature of work. | Instances where defects found. | Notices served. |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel— | ||
| Making, etc. | 342 | 304 |
| Cleaning and Washing | 2 | 2 |
| Boots and Shoes | 33 | 31 |
| Household linen | 1 | 1 |
| Furniture and Upholstery | 16 | 15 |
| Fur Pulling | 1 | 1 |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 3 | 2 |
| Paper, etc., boxes, paper bags | 1 | 1 |
| Chocolate and sweetmeats | 1 | 1 |
| Curtains and furniture hangings | 1 | 1 |
| File making | 2 | 2 |
| Feather sorting | 1 | 1 |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, etc. | 2 | 2 |
| 406 | 364 | |
The number of bodies deposited in the Mortuary during the year was
328.
31 Jewish bodies were officially "watched." 217 inquests were held in
the Coroner's Court, and 178 post-mortem examinations were made.
The shelter is used for the accommodation of contacts of infectious disease
while their homes are being disinfected. During the year there were 25
persons admitted to the shelter; 12 adults and 13 children.
10 inspections were made during the year to premises subject to the
provisions of the Rag Flock Acts. 2 samples of rag flock were examined
and found to be satisfactory.
There are 19 cowsheds in the Borough licensed to accommodate a total
of 493 cows. During the year, 150 inspections were made to the cowsheds,
but it was only found necessary to serve six notices for defects or nuisances
under the Public Health Act.
271 inspections were made during the year to various offensive businesses
(including poultry slaughter houses) carried on in the borough. 18 notices
were served for minor matters.
Mortuary
and Shelter
Rag Flock
Acts 1911
and 1928.
Cowsheds.
Authorised
Offensive
Businesses.