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
Greenwich 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Diseases, &c. | Beds | Palliasses | Mattresses | Bolsters | Pillows | Bankets | Sheets | Cushions | Quilts | Odd Pieces | Total No. Articles Destroyed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Scarlet Fever | 1 | _ | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| Diphtheria | — | — | 2 | — | - | - | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Tuberculosis | 5 | — | 4 | — | - | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 18 |
| Other Diseases | 3 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 20 | 32 |
| For Verminous Premises | 4 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 61 |
| Total | 19 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 2 | — | 4 | 83 | 160 |