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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
St Pancras 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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The following table gives the number of articles disinfected or destroyed during the year on account of infectious disease or verminous conditions:—
| Infectious Disease. | Verminous. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destroyed. | Disinfected. | Destroyed. | Disinfected. | |
| Beds, mattresses and palliasses | 61 | 1912 | 82 | 301 |
| Bolsters and pillows | 51 | 4811 | 17 | 454 |
| Sheets, blankets and counterpanes | 42 | 6778 | 12 | 568 |
| Rugs, mats, cushions, carpets, covers and curtains | 56 | 1861 | 9 | 121 |
| Wearing apparel | 92 | 8186 | 6 | 101 |
| Books | - | 95 | - | - |
| Sundries | 33 | 1470 | 8 | 58 |
| Totals | 835 | 20113 | 84 | 1603 |
The tables above are exclusive of the disinfection of the clothing of persons who
attended the cleansing station on account of being infested by vermin or suffering from scabies.
Disinfection for Institutions, etc.—In addition to the disinfecting work carried out free
of charge in connection with infectious disease, disinfections for other conditions are frequently
performed for hospitals or private residents. A small charge is made in these cases to cover
the cost.
The fees received for this work during the year ended 31st March, 1935, amounted to
£146 17s. 6d.
Cleansing Station.
The amount of work carried out during the year is shown in the following table.
The figures represent the number of attendances. At each attendance the person receives a
bath, and the clothing is disinfected.
Men. Women. Total.
Vermin 1813 32 4061 *5906
Scabies 157 152 1947 2256
Infectious Disease Contacts - 2 - 2
Totals 1970 186 6008 8164
* Includes 573 males and 3 females who had no home address.
The staff of the Disinfecting and Cleansing Station consists of a Foreman, a Disinfector
and two Motor Drivers and Disinfectors; a Matron of the Cleansing Station and one Woman
Assistant.