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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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| Sex and Age | Collections up to 31.12.58 | Primary Cause of Ill-health | Sequel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 80 | 65 | Arthritis | Service still in operation |
| F | 90 | 1 | Senility | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 85 | 14 | Incontinence | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 77 | 7 | Carcinoma of Stomach | Deceased |
| F | 84 | 2 | Senility | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 84 | 1 | Carcinoma of Colon | Service no longer required |
| F | 84 | 27 | Senility | Service still in operation |
| F | 82 | 17 | Senility | Deceased |
| F | 84 | 3 | Cardiac Failure | Deceased |
| F | ? | 1 | Pulmonary Tuberculosis | Service no longer required |
| F | 88 | 2 | Cardiac Failure | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 86 | 20 | Cerebral Haemorrhage | Service still in operation |
| F | 80 | 2 | Cardiac Failure | Service no longer required |
| F | 52 | 3 | Carcinoma of Uterus | Admitted to hospital |
| M | 80 | 2 | Dirty Conditions | Service no longer required |
| M | 73 | 5 | Apoplexy | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 89 | 3 | Senility | Service still in operation |
Summary of Articles Cleansed:
| Articles | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankets | 33 | 19 | 40 | 67 | 72 | 186 |
| Sheets | 183 | 514 | 2006 | 2057 | 2550 | 2531 |
| Quilts | 11 | — | — | — | 33 | 24 |
| Pillow Slips | — | 163 | 459 | 440 | 645 | 852 |
| Towels | — | 141 | 377 | 401 | 505 | 731 |
| Nightdresses | — | 131 | 208 | 252 | 363 | 497 |
| Pyjama Jackets | — | 9 | — | — | 83 | 162 |
| „ Trousers | - | - | - | - | - | 75 |
| Clothing | 72 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sundries | 180 | 197 | 813 | 920 | 1329 | 5379 |
| Total | 479 | 1174 | 3903 | 4137 | 5580 | 10437 |