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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
Lambeth 1902
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1902
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131
Pillows 5297
Mattresses 1807
Palliasses 1139
Chair Cushions 2353
Clothing 10640
Blankets 3863
Rugs and Mats 1139
Counterpanes and Eiderdown Quilts 2113
Carpets 658
Extras (not mentioned in above) 7762
Bags of articles of Clothing 129
Total 41029*
Articles of bedding, etc., destroyed.
Beds 34
Bolsters 2
Pillows 15
Mattresses 21
Palliasses 172
Chair Cushions 14
Clothing 347
Sundries 394
Carpets 3
Rugs, Mats, etc. 4
Total 1006†
It is satisfactory to be able to report that practically all the
disinfection has been carried out by the Borough Council's own
officers, and, therefore, to the satisfaction of the Medical Officer
of the Borough. Certificates of efficient disinfection, if signed
by medical practitioners, are accepted in lieu of disinfection being
carried out by the Borough officials. Such certificates are not
encouraged, but during the past year, 1902, 282 such certificates
have been accepted, but only after satisfactory evidence that
proper and efficient disinfecting methods have been employed.
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