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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Summary of Articles Cleansed:
| Articles | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blankets | 33 | 19 | 40 | 67 | 72 | 186 | 203 | 312 |
| Sheets | 183 | 514 | 2006 | 2057 | 2550 | 2531 | 2710 | 4278 |
| Quilts | 11 | — | — | — | 33 | 24 | 31 | 51 |
| Pillow Slips | — | 163 | 459 | 440 | 645 | 852 | 777 | 928 |
| Towels | — | 141 | 377 | 401 | 505 | 731 | 797 | 1364 |
| Pyjama Jackets | — | 9 | — | — | 83 | 162 | 208 | 194 |
| „ Trousers | - | - | - | - | - | 75 | 62 | 55 |
| Nightdresses | — | 131 | 208 | 252 | 363 | 497 | 548 | 623 |
| Clothing | 72 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sundries | 180 | 197 | 813 | 920 | 1329 | 5379 | 6068 | 7172 |
| Total | 479 | 1201 | 3903 | 4137 | 5580 | 10437 | 11504 | 14977 |