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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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| Sex and Age | Collections up to 31.12.59 | Primary Cause of Ill-health | Sequel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 98 | 3 | Apoplexy | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 96 | 3 | Incontinence | Admitted to hospital |
| F | 75 | 16 | Paraplegia | Service still in operation |
| M | 73 | 3 | Carcinoma of Bladder | Deceased |
| F | 78 | 14 | Incontinence | Service still in operation |
| M | 58 | 8 | Carcinoma of Bladder | Deceased |
| F | 82 | 7 | Senility | Service still in operation |
| F | 94 | 7 | Senility | Service still in operation |
| F | 93 | 1 | Incontinence | Admitted to hospital |
Summary of Articles Cleansed:
| Articles | 1952 | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankets | — | 33 | 19 | 40 | 67 | 72 | 186 | 203 |
| Sheets | 19 | 183 | 514 | 2006 | 2057 | 2550 | 2531 | 2710 |
| Quilts | — | 11 | — | — | -- | 33 | 24 | 31 |
| Pillow Slips | — | — | 163 | 459 | 440 | 645 | 852 | 777 |
| Towels | _ | — | 141 | 377 | 401 | 505 | 731 | 797 |
| Pyjama Jackets | — | — | 9 | — | — | 83 | 162 | 208 |
| „ Trousers | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 62 |
| Nightdresses | — | — | 131 | 208 | 252 | 363 | 497 | 548 |
| Clothing | — | 72 | ||||||
| Sundries | — | 180 | 197 | 813 | 920 | 1329 | 5379 | 6068 |
| Total | 19 | 479 | 1174 | 3903 | 4137 | 5580 | 10437 | 11404 |