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 1956

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

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Table: Cleansing of Verminous Persons

Cleansing of Verminous Persons

School Children - Hammersmith
Scabies73
Verminous494
Impetigo3
Other Conditions6
School Children - Non-Hammersmith
Scabies5
Children under Five Years - Hammersmith
Scabies14
Verminous36
Impetigo2
Children under Five Years - Non-Hammersmith
Scabies6
Adults - Hammersmith
Scabies100
Verminous92
Impetigo2
Other Conditions10
Adults - Non-Hammersmith
Scabies15
Verminous6
Lodging-Houses
Scabies6
Verminous108
DISINFECTION
Hammersmith CasesNon-Hammersmith Cases
Mattresses365124
Pillows22938
Blankets27339
Sheets763
Quilts169
Clothing769*50
Sundries160*42
Total2, 193