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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
Lambeth 1915
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1915
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| Beds | 31 |
| Bolsters | 15 |
| Pillows | 19 |
| Mattresses | 31 |
| Palliasses | 26 |
| Quilts | 7 |
| Chair Cushions | 6 |
| Clothing (articles) | 51 |
| Sheets | — |
| Blankets | 32 |
| Rugs and Mats | — |
| Carpets | — |
| Extras(i.e., articles not included above) | 780 |
| Total | 998 |
Practically all the disinfection was carried out by the Council's
staff—only 8 certificates being received from Medical Practitioners
during 1915, certifying that disinfection had been carried
out.
The numbers of verminous houses and rooms disinfected and cleansed during 1915, and the six previous years are:—
| Year. | Houses. | Rooms. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 148 | 387 | |
| 1910 | 207 | 646 | |
| 1911 | 268 | 535 | |
| 1912 | 580 | 1109 | |
| 1913 | 649 | 9271 | |
| 1914 | 195 | 935† | |
| 1915 | 621 | 1080‡ |
Refuge for Disinfection.
The refuge for disinfection in the Borough, viz., at Wanless
Road, has not been called into use during 1915.
* Bedding 1245 and clothing 141, in addition.
† Bedding 1186 and clothing 268, in addition.
‡ Bedding 4165 and clothing 431, in addition.