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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
Chelsea 1897
Annual report for 1897 of the Medical Officer of Health
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September 28th.-(1) The removal of a scarlet fever patient through
the streets. (2) Alleged smoke nuisance at East-row, Kensal
Town. (3) Cowhouse at 3A, Leverett-street. (4) Wilkinson's
sword factory.
November 9th.—The reception of typhoid and diphtheria patients in
general hospitals.
December 21st.—(1) Amendment of section 36 of the Public Health
(London) Act. (2) Charitable shelters.
WORK OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Appended are tabular statements which give full information as
to the detailed work of the department during the year 1897.
I am, my Lord and Gentleman,
Tour obedient servant,
LOUIS C. PARKES,
Medical Officer of Health.