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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

Surbiton 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]

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Table: COMPLAINTS.During the year 1210 complaints received with regard to the undermentioned matters were duly investigated and any necessary action taken.

COMPLAINTS.

During the year 1210 complaints received with regard to the undermentioned matters were duly investigated and any necessary action taken.

Choked and defective drains346
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of premises61
Dampness23
Defective or insufficient W.C. accommodation16
Defective water pipes or fittings29
Insufficient or defective refuse bin6
Offensive smells from various causes41
Offensive accumulations14
Nuisances from animals improperly kept9
Unwholesome food22
Infestation with bugs or fleas4
Infestation with other insect pests60
Infestation with rats and mice530
Smoke nuisances19
Flooding10
Dangerous trees2
Dangerous structures2
Miscellaneous16
-1210

Table: The number of complaints received in the Department during the previous ten years was

The number of complaints received in the Department during the previous ten years was

1955115719501083
195490519491007
195310371948986
195210931947926
195110591946831

Table: VISITS MADE BY INSPECTORS

VISITS MADE BY INSPECTORS

Number of dwelling houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health and Housing Acts)242
Number of dwelling houses visited for other than housing defects4652
Number of visits to premises other than houses2648
Pr'emises re-inspected1720
Visits to works in progress512
+ Visits re rats and mice6424
Miscellaneous visits607
16,805

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+ Including visits made by Rodent Control staff.
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