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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
Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Totals. | ||
|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | |
| Verminous persons cleansed .. | 44 | 1 |
| ,, children ,, | 196 | 952 |
| Scabies cases, cleansed, adults | 10 | 19 |
| ,, ,, children | 705 | 930 |
| Total cleansings | 955 | 1,902 |
Number of children treated with special comb:—Boys, 180; Girls, 917. Motor Vehicles.
| Vehicle. | Speedometer Petrol register consumption (miles). (gallons). | Average m.p.g. |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Van | 2,59i 198 | 13.1 (a) |
| Brown Van | 3,099 228 | 13.5 |
| Lorry | 4,257 321J | 13.2 (6) |
| M.O.H.Car | 10,768 649 it | 16.5 |
| Special Vehicle for Contacts | 1,432 112 | 12.6 |
(a) 4 weeks in workshop for overhaul, speedometer out of order for 3 weeks.
(b) 4 ,, „ ,,
Electrolytic Disinfecting Fluid.
The electrolytic disinfecting fluid as manufactured contains approximately
9-10 grammes per litre of free chlorine and is broken down to a
strength of approximately 4 grammes per litre for distribution.
During the year 1931, 53,730 gallons were manufactured and broken
down to 108,840 gallons of weaker solution for distribution.
The production of the solution at a strength of 4 grammes of available
chlorine per litre has averaged 114,475 gallons per annum for three years
at an average annual cost of £2,250, the cost per gallon thus being
472d.
Quantity Produced.
| As Manufactured. Gallons. | As Issued. (i.e., Weaker Solution.) Gallons. | Electricity Consumed., Units. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Apparatus | 19,380 | 39,360 | 10,013 |
| No. 2 Apparatus | 18,810 | 38,220 | 9,703 |
| No. 3 Apparatus (11 months 011 | ly) 15,540 | 31,260 | 7,983 |
| Totals | 53,730 | 108,840 | 27,699 |