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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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Table: MEDICINAL BATHS

MEDICINAL BATHS

Cleansing of Verminous Persons
School Children—Hammersmith
Scabies35
Verminous90
School Children—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies1
Verminous1
Children under Five Years—Hammersmith
Scabies20
Verminous16
Other Conditions2
Children under Five Years—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies2
Verminous1
Adults—Hammersmith
Scabies118
Verminous96
Other Conditions70
Adults—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies23
Verminous28
Other Conditions1
Lodging-Houses—Hammersmith
Scabies4
Verminous41
Other Conditions2

Table: DISINFECTION

DISINFECTION

Hammersmith CasesNon-Hammersmith Cases
Mattresses53875
Pillows64853
Blankets295277
Sheets17015
Quilts314
Clothing*1,10843
Sundries*81920
Total4,096

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* 22 Custom's Certificates issued in respect of 486 articles
(413 Clothing 73 Sundries)
Rooms (including 725 verminous Rooms), 736