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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 1957

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

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Table: MEDICINAL BATHS Cleansing of Verminous Persons

MEDICINAL BATHS Cleansing of Verminous Persons

School children- Hammersmith
Scabies46
Verminous568
Inpetigo5
School Children-Non Hammersmith
Nil
Children under Five Years-Hammersmith
Scabies23
Verminous41
Impetigo3
Children under Five Years Non Hammersmith
Scabies2
Adults - Hammersmith
Scabies91
Verminous92
Impetigo2
Adults - Non-Hammersmith
Scabies24
Verminous11
Lodging-Houses Hammersmith
Scabies4
Verminous103
Lodging Houses - Non -Hammersmith
Verminous1

Table: DISINFECTION

DISINFECTION

Hammersmith CasesNon Hammersmith Cases
Mattresses35616
Pillows29020
Blankets10959
Sheets294
Quilts153
Clothing4651-
Sundries183*78
Total 1627

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* 23 Custom's Certificates issued in respect of 382 articles
(370 Clothing 12 Sundries)
Rooms (including 504 verminous Rooms) 549
63