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

Hammersmith 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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Table: MEDICINAL BATHS

MEDICINAL BATHS

Cleansing of Verminous Persons
School Children—Hammersmith
Scabies59
Verminous803
Impetigo6
School Children—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies3
Verminous2
Children under Five Years—Hammersmith
Scabies24
Verminous38
Other Conditions2
Children under Five Years—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies1
Verminous2
Adults—Hammersmith
Scabies111
Verminous137
Other Conditions15
Adults—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies17
Verminous16
Other Conditions1
Lodging-Houses
Scabies3
Verminous216

Table: DISINFECTION

DISINFECTION

HammersmithCasesNon HammersmithCases
Mattresses436427
Pillows27368
Bolsters89
Blankets275267
Sheets13712
Quilts3119
Clothing267+ 264
Sundries16843
Total 2,704

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+ 17 Custom's Certificates issued in respect of 235 articles.
Rooms (including 830 verminous Rooms) 891