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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
Woolwich 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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The number of articles disinfected at the Disinfecting Station was 6,991, details of the type and number of articles disinfected there being as follows:—
| Beds | 213 | Handbags | 82 |
| Palliasses | 750 | Wearing Apparel | 459 |
| Pillows | 1,416 | Boots | 2 |
| Bolsters | 190 | Slippers | 10 |
| Quilts | 446 | Toys | 60 |
| Sheets | 548 | Cushions | 217 |
| Blankets | 1,318 | Library books | 140 |
| Curtains | 8 | Other books | 55 |
| Carpets | 12 | ||
| Rugs | 11 | Sundry other items | 1,054 |
Personal Cleansing. The personal Cleansing Stations are situated adjacent to
the Turkish Baths, Plumstead High Street and at the Eltham Hill Health Centre,
Sherard Road.
Part of the premises at the Turkish Baths was adapted as a Cleansing Station
as a temporary measure after the destruction in 1941 of the former Cleansing Station
at White Hart Road. Until it is possible to erect a combined cleansing and disinfecting
station, the premises at the Turkish Baths have been structurally altered,
enabling the service to be more permanent and efficient. The Turkish Baths and
the Cleansing Station are each quite separate establishments.
The number of persons cleansed was 1,795 (including contacts), and the number
treated for scabies was 200. The total number of attendances was 2.129.
Details of the number of cases and attendances at the two Cleansing Stations are given below:—
Treatment of Verminous Persons.
| Pre-school Children. | School Children. | Adults. | Totals. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys. | Girls. | Boys. | Girls. | Men. | Women. | ||
| Number of Cases | 54 | 215 | 342 | 1,060 | 6 | 118 | 1,795 |
| Number of Treatments | 54 | 220 | 348 | 1,106 | 6 | 118 | 1,852 |
Treatment of Scabies.
| Pre-school Children. | School Children. | Adults. | Totals. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys. | Girls. | Boys. | Girls. | Men. | Women. | ||
| Number of Cases | 17 | 14 | 40 | 49 | 23 | 57 | 200 |
| Number of Treatments | 25 | 18 | 64 | 72 | 30 | 68 | 277 |