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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 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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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 | 1,121 |
| Number of Re-visits | 2,985 |
The Health Visitors also visited 3,979 cases, and re-visited
when required.
The following books belonging to the Libraries, etc., were destroyed in consequence of Infectious Disease:—
| Central Library (Woolwich Road) | 105 |
| Branch Library (West Greenwich) | 26 |
| Branch Library (Charlton) | 48 |
| School Libraries | 8 |
| Total | 187 |
The 1-ton Ford lorry which is fitted with interchangeable
bodies for the conveyance of articles both before and after
disinfection, has been in constant use during the year, and has
greatly facilitated the handling of infected and disinfected articles.
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.