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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]

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Table: COMPLAINTS.During the year 1,772 complaints were received with regard to the undermentioned matters, were duly investigated by the Inspectors, and any necessary action taken.

COMPLAINTS.

During the year 1,772 complaints were received with regard to the undermentioned matters, were duly investigated by the Inspectors, and any necessary action taken.

Choked and defective drains and sewers477
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of premises19
Dampness19
Defective or insufficient W. C. accommodation31
Offensive smells from various causes51
Offensive accumulations7
Unwholesome food94
Infestation with bugs or fleas8
Infestation with wasps48
Infestation with other insect pests36
Infestation with rats or mice788
Smoke nuisances27
Flooding37
Water supply, defective pipes or fittings16
Dangerous structures13
Pollution of watercourse3
Noise nuisances17
Insufficient or defective refuse bins11
Illegal parking of caravans12
Nuisance from pigeons25
Miscellaneous33
TOTAL:-1,772

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

19631,63419581,251
19621,20719571,230
19611,42319561,210
19601,25019551,157
19591,5181954905

Table: VISITS MADE BY INSPECTORS.

VISITS MADE BY INSPECTORS.

Number of dwellings inspected for housing defects (under Public Health and Housing Acts)129
Number of dwellings visited for purposes other than housing defects1,257
Number of visits to premises other than houses2,325
Premises re-inspected1,549
Visits to works in progress410
Visits re rats and mice7,173
Visits re Rent Act6
Miscellaneous visits509
TOTAL:-13,358