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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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MEDICINAL BATHS Cleansing of Verminous Persons
| School Children—Hammersmith | |
|---|---|
| Scabies | 72 |
| Verminous | 514 |
| Impetigo | 11 |
| Other Conditions | 3 |
| School Children—Non-Hammersmith | |
| Scabies | 16 |
| Verminous | 3 |
| Children under Five Years—Hammersmith | |
| Scabies | 12 |
| Verminous | 62 |
| Impetigo | 2 |
| Children under Five Years—Non-Hammersmith | |
| Scabies | 11 |
| Verminous | 4 |
| Adults—Hammersmith | |
| Scabies | 129 |
| Verminous | 108 |
| Other Conditions | 2 |
| Adults—Non-Hammersmith | |
| Scabies | 33 |
| Verminous | 12 |
| Lodging-Houses—Hammersmith | |
| Scabies | 8 |
| Verminous | 105 |
DISINFECTION
Hammersmith
Cases
Non-Hammersmith
Cases
Mattresses
416
4
Pillows
380
17
Blankets
187
13
Sheets
67
28
Quilts
32
4
Clothing
+931
63
Sundries
+257
13
Total 2,412
+ 26 Custom's Certificates issued in respect of 462 articles
(421 Clothing, 41 Sundries)
Rooms (including 763 verminous Rooms), 782