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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
Bermondsey 1933
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1933
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ENTERIC FEVER.
Two cases were notified, but these were found on investigation
not to be suffering from Typhoid Fever.
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM. The following table gives particulars of the number of cases of this disease. In five instances nursing was provided:—
| Cases | Vision Unimpaired | Vision Impaired | Total Blindness | Deaths | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notified | Treated | |||||
| At home | In Hospital | |||||
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | – | – | – |
PUERPERAL FEVER AND PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
The number of cases notified was, as follows:-
Puerperal Fever 6
Puerperal Pyrexia 24
Facilities are provided by the Council for assistance in the
diagnosis and treatment of these cases. These facilities include
the provision of the services of a consultant and of a nurse where
necessary. We also undertake bacteriological examinations and
arrange for the admission of patients to hospital where this is
desired.
Facilities
No. of Cases
Second Opinions
1
Nursing provided
Nil
1
Bacteriological examinations
26
Admitted to Hospital
DISINFECTION.
Disinfection of premises and of articles exposed to infection
is insisted upon in all cases of notifiable infectious disease. Respect
is always had as far as possible to the convenience and comfort
of the householder. Rooms are sealed up for disinfection and