Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1924
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The following bacteriological examinations were made on behalf of the Council:—
Material from cases of suspected Diphtheria— | 536 | |
True Diphtheria bacillus isolated | 71 | |
Negative results | 465 | |
Blood from cases of suspected Fever— | 6 | |
Widal or Typhoid reaction obtained | 1 | |
Widal or Typhoid reaction not obtained | 5 | |
Sputa from cases of suspected Tuberculosis— | 692 | |
Tubercle bacillus found | 135 | |
Tubercle bacillus not found | 557 | |
Total examinations | 1,234 |
Beds | 453 |
Mattresses | 690 |
Pillows | 1,706 |
Bolsters | 436 |
Blankets | 1,778 |
Sheets | 904 |
Hugs | 783 |
Articles of clothing | 2,340 |
Booms | 984 |
Sundries | 336 |
Total | 10,410 |
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, ifcc., where females
are employed, makes enquiries into cases of measles, whooping
cough, chicken pox, cerebrospinal meningitis, encephalitis
lethargica, &c.