Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton and Morden]
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SUMMARY.
Total Visits paid 2815
"Whole Houses Cleansed 4
Rooms Cleansed 112
Premises Cleansed after Infectious Disease 45
Drains Repaired 14
,, Reconstructed 11
O Removed from Drains 10
Inspection Chambers Provided 14
Roofs and Gutters Repaired 39
Cisterns Provided with Covers 42
Water Closets Repaired 29
Yards Paved or Paving Repaired 63
Sinks Repaired 9
Ventilation under Floors Provided 25
Damp Courses Inserted 22
Scullery Floors Repaired 9
Offensive Accumulations Removed 7
Fresh Air Inlets Provided or Repaired 23