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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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COMPLAINTS.
During the year 1,207 complaints were received with
regard to the undermentioned matters, were duly investigated
by the Public Health Inspectors, and any necessary action
taken.
Choked and defective drains and sewers 295
Insanitary or dilapidated conditions of premises 42
Dampness 28
Defective or insufficient W.C. accommodation 21
Insufficient or defective refuse bins 2
Offensive smells from various causes 37
Offensive accumulations 5
Nuisances from animals improperly kept 1
Unwholesome food 17
Infestation with bugs or fleas 5
Infestation with wasps 28
Infestation with other insect pests 26
Infestation with rats or mice 584
Smoke nuisances 33
Flooding 12
Water supply, defective pipes or fittings 21
Dangerous structures 6
Overcrowding 1
Miscellaneous 43
TOTAL:- 1,207
The number of complaints received in the Department during the previous ten years was
| 1961 | 1,423 | 1956 | 1,210 |
| 1960 | 1,250 | 1955 | 1,1571 |
| 1959 | 1,518 | 1954 | 905 |
| 1958 | 1,251 | 1953 | 1,037 |
| 1957 | 1,230 | 1952 | 1,093 |
VISITS MADE BY INSPECTORS.
Number of dwellings inspected for housing
defects (under Public Health and Housing Acts) 155
Number of dwellings visited for purposes
other than housing defects 1528
Number of visits to premises other than houses 2056
Premises re-inspected 1259
Visits to works in progress 354
Visits re. rats and mice 6483
Visits re. Rent Act 42
Miscellaneous visits 478
TOTAL:- 12,355
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