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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

Hampstead 1914

Report for the year 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health

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Table: Disinfection. Number of articles disinfected:—

Disinfection. Number of articles disinfected:—

Beds461
Mattresses937
Palliasses69
Bolsters673
Pillows1,997
Blankets2,369
Sheets1,484
Counterpanes970
Articles of Clothing5,796
Carpets86
Linen Articles4,398
Books435
Miscellaneous1,713
Total21,388
Number of premises disinfected1,050
,, rooms, etc., disinfected1,177

Table: In addition to the foregoing, the following were destroyed upon request of the owner:—

In addition to the foregoing, the following were destroyed upon request of the owner:—

Beds7
Mattresses16
Bolsters6
Pillows13
Blankets7
Sheets10
Counterpanes2
Articles of Clothing22
Carpets—
Miscellaneous13
Linen Articles31
Total127

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During 1013,904 premises, 1,278 rooms, etc., and 15,309 articles
were disinfected, while 109 articles were destroyed.