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
Merton and Morden 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton and Morden]
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SUMMARY.
Total Visits Paid 4064
Rooms Cleansed 800
Rooms Cleansed after Infectious Disease 96
Drains Tested 230
Drains, Obstructions Removed from 42
Dampness in Walls Remedied 82
Eaves Gutters Repaired 28
Yards Paved or Re-paved 67
Water Closets Cleansed 109
New W.C. Pans Fixed 33
W.C. Flushes Repaired 34
Cisterns Cleaned and Repaired 136
Larders Cleansed and Ventilated 33
Fresh Air Inlet Valves Provided 51
Covers Fixed to Inspection Chamber 15
Sink Wastes Repaired 15
Scullery Floors Repaired 14
Houses Provided with Water from Main 4
Dustbins Provided 161