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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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MEDICINAL BATHS
Cleansing of verminous persons
School Children - Hammersmith
scabies 98
Verminous 620
Impetigo 1
School children - Non -Hammersmith
Scabies 14
Verminous 3
Children under Five years - Hammersmith
Scabies 13
Verminous 31
Children under Five years - Non-Hammersmith
Scabies 9
Verminous 1
Adults - Hammersmith
Scabies 108
Verminous 98
Other conditions 38
Adults - Non-Hammersmith
Scabies 37
Verminous 27
Lodging -Houses
Scabies 5
Verminous 155
DISINFECTION
Hammersmith Non-Hammersmith
Cases Cases
Mattresses 434 85
Pillows 258 113
Bolsters 16 14
Blankets 208 76
Sheets 94 33
Quilts 24 24
Clothing *824 153
Carpets 46 -
Sundries *398 56
Total 2,856
* 50 custom's certificates issued in respect of 508 articles
(489 Clothing, 19 sundries)
Rooms (including 495 verminous Rooms), 573.
76