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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 1916
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1916
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Articles of bedding, etc., destroyed.
| Beds | 30 |
| Bolsters | 7 |
| Pillows | 30 |
| Mattresses | 33 |
| Palliasses | 31 |
| Quilts | 6 |
| Chair Cushions | 14 |
| Clothing (articles) | 64 |
| Sheets | 8 |
| Blankets | 9 |
| Rugs and Mats | – |
| Carpets | 5 |
| Extras (i.e., articles not included above) | 98 |
| Total | 335 |
Practically all the disinfection was carried out by the Council's
staff—only 43 certificates being received from Medical Practitioners
during 1916, certifying that disinfection had been carried
out to their satisfaction.
The numbers of verminous houses and rooms disinfected and cleansed during 1916, and the seven previous years are :—
| Year. | Houses. | Rooms. | Bedding. | Clothing. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 148 | 387 | – | – |
| 1910 | 207 | 646 | – | – |
| 1911 | 268 | 535 | – | – |
| 1912 | 580 | 1109 | – | – |
| 1913 | 649 | 927 | 1245 | 141 |
| 1914 | 195 | 935 | 1186 | 268 |
| 1915 | 621 | 1080 | 4165 | 431 |
| 1916 | 212 | 897 | 7340 | 4983 |
Refuge for Disinfection.
The refuge for disinfection in the Borough, viz., at Wanless
Road, has not been called into use during 1916.
SMOKE ABATEMENT, 1916.
A large number of observations were taken, 33 smoke notices
were served, but no summons was taken out. The smoke nuisance
increased owing to the difficulties arising out of the war (poor
quality coal, &c.)
The L.C.C. and the Coal Smoke Abatement Society reported
nuisances in connection with several premises and the necessary
proceedings were taken.