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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 1904
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1904
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Practically all the disinfection was carried out by the Council's
officers — only 113 certificates being received from Medical
Practitioners during 1904, as compared with 109 during 1903.
Particulars as to the 113 certificates (received during 1904) are
as follow:—
Medical Certificates* accepted in lieu of Disinfection being carried out by the Borough Council.
| Nature of Certificate. | 1st Q. | 2nd Q. | 3rd Q. | 4th Q. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Rooms only | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| For Bedding only | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 |
| For Rooms and Bedding | 10 | 31 | 37 | 22 | 100 |
| 16 | 33 | 39 | 25 | 113 |
'Including 53 from Chicken-pox.
Refuges.
There are 2 Refuges in the Borough, one at Wanless Road,
and the other at the Wharf (Belvedere Road). Neither Refuge
has been used during 1904.
Disinfecting Station.
From January 1st, 1903, the whole of the disinfecting work
has been carried out at Wanless Road, where, since January 1st,
1904, the horses and vans have also been kept, instead of at the
Wharf as hithertc—stabling, etc., having been erected for that
purpose. From an administrative point of view this new
departure is a great improvement. There are 2 Equifex Machines
in use, and these have given satisfaction during the year, no