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 Surbiton]
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COMPLAINTS.
During the year 1,518 complaints were received with regard to the undementioned matters, were duly investigated, and any necessary action taken.
Choked and defective drains and sewers | 439 |
Insanitary or dilapidated conditions of premises | 22 |
Dampness | 19 |
Defective ir insufficient W.C. accommodation | 19 |
Defective water pipes or fittings | 3 |
Insufficient or defective refuse bins | 5 |
Offensive smells from various causes | 45 |
Offensive accumulations | 1 |
Nuisance from animals improperly kept | 3 |
Shops Act infringement | 1 |
Unwholesomne food | 16 |
Infestation with bugs or fleas | 15 |
Infestation with other insects pests | |
Infestation with rats and mice | 612 |
Smoke nuisances | 23 |
Flooding | 9 |
Water supply | 1 |
Miscellaneous | 41 |
TOTAL:- | 1,518 |
The number of complaints received in the Department during the previous ten years was :-
1958 | 1,251 | 1953 | 1,037 |
1957 | 1,230 | 1952 | 1,093 |
1956 | 1,210 | 1951 | 1,059 |
1955 | 1,157 | 1950 | 1,083 |
1954 | 905 | 1949 | 1,007 |
VISITS MADE BY INSPECTORS.
Number of dwelling houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health and Housing Acts) | 195 |
Number of dwelling houses visited for purposes other than housing defects | 2619 |
Number of visits to premises other than houses | 2216 |
Premises re-inspected | 1380 |
Visits to works in progress | 457 |
Visits re. rats and mice | 6520 |
Visits re. Rent Act | 187 |
Visits re. Civil Defence | 48 |
Miscellaneous visits | 653 |
14,275 |
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