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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
Greenwich 1926
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1926
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HOUSES INSPECTED AND INQUIRIES MADE IN
CONNECTION WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
Number of Houses Inspected and Inquiries made by
Infectious Disease Inspector 1,063
Number of Re-visits 3,174
The Health Visitors also visited 1,689 cases, and re-visited
when required.
The following books belonging to the Libraries, etc., were destroyed in consequence of Infectious Disease:—
| The following books belonging to the Libraries, etc., were destroyed in consequence of Infectious Disease:— | |
| Central Library | 185 |
| Branch Library | 26 |
| School Libraries | 21 |
| Total | 232 |
CLEANSING STATION, BLACKWALL LANE.
The new Cleansing Station which forms part of the Disinfecting
premises was opened in June, 1924, and is situate at
at Tunnel Avenue. Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich.
The arrangements made with the London County Council
for reserving the use of the Cleansing Station on Mondays and
Thursdays for the cleansing of verminous school children continue
in operation.
The following table shows the number of children cleansed during the year:—
| The following table shows the number of children cleansed during the year:— | |
| 1st Quarter | 226 |
| 2nd „ | 165 |
| 3rd „ | 177 |
| 4th „ | 199 |
| Total | 767 |
Three adults suffering from verminous conditions were also
given cleansing baths. In every case the infested clothing was
disinfected.