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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 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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| Bacillus found. | Bacillus not found. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria Secretion | 140 | 866 | 1006 |
| Phthisis (Sputum) | 14 | 105 | 119 |
| Wasserman Tests | - | - | - |
| Reaction obtained. | Reaction not obtained. | Total. | |
| Typhoid (Blood) | 12 | 24 | 36 |
Specimens were submitted for the following: —
Positive. Negative. Total.
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis — 7 7
Malaria — 2 2
Mortuary. — From information received from the
Superintendent of the Cemetery, there were 54 bodies received
into the mortuary during the year.
Inquests were held by the Coroner with respect to 43
bodies, equal to 8 4 per cent., of all deaths registered in the
Borough.
| Premises. | Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories | 76 | 4 | — |
| Workshops | 402 | 19 | — |
| Workplaces | 33 | 1 | — |
| Total | 511 | 24 | — |