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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

Hammersmith 1923

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1923

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Table: Disinfection.—The following table shews the amount of disinfection carried out by your Council during the year; all bedding and articles of clothing, &e., being removed to the Council's Disinfecting Station, for the purpose of disinfection.

Disinfection.—The following table shews the amount of disinfection carried out by your Council during the year; all bedding and articles of clothing, &e., being removed to the Council's Disinfecting Station, for the purpose of disinfection.

Beds407
Mattresses636
Pillows1,569
Bolsters398
Blankets1,668
Sheets832
Rugs679
Articles of clothing2,459
Rooms864
Sundries325
Total9,837

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SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Staff.—There are nine male Sanitary Inspectors and
one lady Sanitary Inspector.
Eight of the male Inspectors are employed as District
Inspectors being responsible for all matters excepting the taking
of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts and the
inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which the Special Inspector
is responsible. The Special Inspector also inspects the Markets.
The Lady Inspector inspects Factories, &c., where females
are employed, makes enquiries into cases of measles, whooping
cough, chicken pox, cerebro-spinal meningitis, encephalitis
lethargica, &c.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Act.
1920.—During the year fifty-three applications were received
for certificates under the above Act. In forty-five cases the
certificates were granted, and eight applications were refused.
Five certificates were granted to owners who had carried
out the work specified satisfactorily.