Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report for the year 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Beds | 461 |
Mattresses | 937 |
Palliasses | 69 |
Bolsters | 673 |
Pillows | 1,997 |
Blankets | 2,369 |
Sheets | 1,484 |
Counterpanes | 970 |
Articles of Clothing | 5,796 |
Carpets | 86 |
Linen Articles | 4,398 |
Books | 435 |
Miscellaneous | 1,713 |
Total | 21,388 |
Number of premises disinfected | 1,050 |
,, rooms, etc., disinfected | 1,177 |
In addition to the foregoing, the following were destroyed upon request of the owner:—
Beds | 7 |
Mattresses | 16 |
Bolsters | 6 |
Pillows | 13 |
Blankets | |
Sheets | 10 |
Counterpanes | 2 |
Articles of Clothing | 22 |
Carpets | — |
Miscellaneous | 13 |
Linen Articles | 31 |
Total | 127 |
During 1013,904 premises, 1,278 rooms, etc., and 15,309 articles
were disinfected, while 109 articles were destroyed.