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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 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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Table: Statistical Summary

Statistical Summary

19671966
FOR HAMMERSMITH
LAUNDRY:
Health laundry133,857134,564
Departmental56,51234,041
Total of all articles laundered190,369168,605
BATHING OF AGED AND INFIRM:
Number of persons assisted1817
Number of cleansings291264
PERSONAL CLEANSING AND TREATMENT :
Pediculosis
Individuals305357
Treatments439464
Scabies
Individuals463354
Treatments907664
Other dermatological conditions
Individuals2041
Treatments4170
SPRAYING OF PROPERTY:
Number of premises386398
Number of rooms763817
STEAM & CHEMICAL STERILISATION OF BEDDING, CLOTHING ETC.
Number of collections272283
Number of articles8,0294,931
FOR OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PERSONAL CLEANSING:
Individuals394273
Treatments584453
STEAM STERILISATION:
Number of requests2711
Articles stoved1,389361