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Lambeth 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]

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1 10
Rugs and Mats 62
Counterpanes and Eiderdown Quilts 2043
Carpets ... ... ... ... 16
Extras (i.e., articles not included above) 3930
Total 29831
Articles of bedding, etc., destroyed.
Beds 47
Bolsters 13
Blankets 9
Pillows SO
Quilts and Counterpanes 6
Mattresses 38
Palliasses 59
Sheets . 5
Chair Cushions 18
Clothing . ;6
Carpets 3
Extras (i.e., articles not included above) 272
Total 556
Practically all the disinfection was carried out by the
Council's staff—only 15 certifictes being received from
Medical Practitioners during 1913, as follows :—
Medical Practitioners Certificates accepted in lieu oj
Disinfection being carried out by the Borough Council.
Nature of Certificate.
1st Q.
2nd Q.
3rd Q.
4th Q.
Total.
For Rooms onlv
...
...
...
...
...
For Bedding onlv
...
...
...
...
...
For Rooms and Bedding
7
6
1
1
1 5
Total
7
6
1
1
15
Refuges.
There is one refuge in the Borough, at Wanless Road
but it has not been called into use during 1913.