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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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MEDICINAL BATHS
Cleansing of Verminous Persons
School Children—Hammersmith
Scabies 39
Verminous 648
School Children—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies 7
Children under Five Years—Hammersmith
Scabies 39
Verminous 48
Children under Five Years—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies 4
Other Conditions 2
Adults—Hammersmith
Scabies 153
Verminous 154
Other Conditions 1
Adults—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies 18
Verminous 11
Lodging-Houses
Scabies 4
Verminous 166
| Hammersmith Cases | Non-Hammersmith Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Mattresses | 438 | 113 |
| Pillows | 371 | 108 |
| Bolsters | 15 | 8 |
| Blankets | 340 | 75 |
| Sheets | 101 | 27 |
| Quilts | 45 | 12 |
| Clothing | + 971 | 24 |
| Sundries | + 178 | 71 |
| Total 2,897 | ||
+ 52 Custom's Certificates issued in respect of 805 articles
(768 Clothing, 37 Sundries)
Rooms (including 595 verminous Rooms), 652