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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

Wimbledon 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Bacteria Found. Bacteria Not Found Total.
Diphtheria Secretion 56 397 453
Phthisis (Sputum) 10 99 109
Pus — 4 4
Reaction Obtained. Reaction Not Obtained. Total.
Typhoid (Blood) 10 54 64
Chemical Work:—Mr. J. H. Johnston, M.Sc., F.I.C., carries
out the analytical work in connection with preliminary
samples taken under the Food and Drugs Acts, the analyses of
water, gas, and sewage effluents required by the Wimbledon Corporation,
and of food samples suspected of contamination or
adulteration. The reports of the Public Analyst under the Food
and Drugs Acts are embodied in the Annual Report of the County
Medical Officer.

Table: Disinfection:-The following table shows the number of rooms and articles disinfected:-

Disinfection:-The following table shows the number of rooms and articles disinfected:-

Disease.Bedding Disinfected.Clothing.No. of Rooms Disinfected.Totals.
Mattresses.Palliasses and Counterpanes.Beds.Pillows and Bolsters.Blankets and Sheets.DressesSuits.Other Articles.
Scarlet Fever487187627631073756737402516705
Diphtheria11848252152661914877631645
Typhoid Fever141313843111286245
Erysipelas85327341-4910137
Tuberculosis38261313310411519188609
Cancer Pneumonia and144550331-4625178
Influenza10123418--11581
Encephalitis Lethargica2267--5224
Vermin211513--41440
Sundries1002810243230137694481370
Totals7913151241514182112194574551211037