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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 1899

Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Parish of Lambeth during the year 1899

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Table: Particulars as to Disinfection carried out in Lambeth Parish during 1899.

Particulars as to Disinfection carried out in Lambeth Parish during 1899.

Total No. of rooms disinfected by Vestry3132
Cases in which bedding has been disinfected at home81
„ ,, ,, at Chamber2998
„ „ „ destroyed44
Replaced by the Vestry (cases)*3
Premises disinfected and disinfectants supplied9146
No. of Cleansing Notices served in connection with infected houses2488
Certificates of Medical Practitioners received in lieu of disinfection by the Vestry184

Table: Articles of Bedding, etc., disinfected.

Articles of Bedding, etc., disinfected.

Beds2081
Bolsters2086
Pillows3632
Mattresses1782
Palliasses224
Chair Cushions1650
Clothing8014
Blankets3818
Rugs377
Counterpanes and Eiderdown Quilts2356
Carpets246
Extras (not mentioned in above)1657
Total27,923

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* 3 palliasses, 3 flock beds, 5 flock pillows, and 2 flock bolsters.