London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Lambeth 1898
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Parish of Lambeth during the year 1898
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with that of former years. The staff have given every
satisfaction during the year.
No repairs have been necessary in connection with the
old disinfecting machine at the Wharf, Belvedere Road.
During 1898, 14 certificates were received in respect of
rooms, 2 of bedding and clothing, and 146 of both rooms
and bedding, making a total of 162 as compared with 169
last year.
Medical Certificates accepted in lieu of disinfection being carried out by the Vestry :—
| Nature of Certificates. | 1st Q. | 2nd Q. | 3rd Q. | 4th Q. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Rooms only | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | |
| For Bedding only | — | — | — | ||
| For Rooms and Bedding | 36 | 46 | 34 | 30 | 146 |
| 38 | 52 | 39 | 33 |
In addition to the 2,329 cases of notifiable infectious
diseases (see page 33), each one of which has been attended
to by the disinfecting staff, there have also been during
the year the following non-notifiable diseases, etc., dealt
with:—