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Hammersmith 1971

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

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Table: STATISTICAL SUMMARY

STATISTICAL SUMMARY

FOR HAMMERSMITH •19671968196919701971
HEALTH LAUNDRIES:
Incontinent Section133,857140,303130,578117,186121,701
Departmental Section56,51242,43153,45857,07862,392
Total of all articles laundered190,369182,734184,036174,264184,093
BATHING OF AGED AND INFIRM:
Number of persons assisted1818171517
Number of cleansings291308261241271
PERSONAL CLEANSING AND TREATMENT:
Pediculosis
Individuals305291267336480
Treatments439391343434609
Scabies
Individuals463468519527620
Treatments9077957878821,136
Other dermatological conditions
Individuals20–19717
Treatments41—211217
SPRAYING OF PROPERTY:
Number of premises386446543654714
Number of rooms7639731,3911,5651,907
STEAM & CHEMICAL
STERILISATION OF BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC:
Number of collections272385364358398
Number of articles8,0299,73610,91411,30411,151
FOR OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PERSON CLEANSING:
Individuals394361350523422
Treatments584604588840712

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CORONER'S COURT AND PUBLIC MORTUARY
These buildings which are situated in a central part of the Borough within
easy reach of the excellent travel facilities in Hammersmith Broadway are
the property of the Council.
The Coroner's Court and ancillary offices are leased to the Greater London
Council who are responsible for this aspect of the service.
B.46

Table: STATISTICAL SUMMARY

STATISTICAL SUMMARY

FOR HAMMERSMITH •19671968196919701971
HEALTH LAUNDRIES:
Incontinent Section133,857140,303130,578117,186121,701
Departmental Section56,51242,43153,45857,07862,392
Total of all articles laundered190,369182,734184,036174,264184,093
BATHING OF AGED AND INFIRM:
Number of persons assisted1818171517
Number of cleansings291308261241271
PERSONAL CLEANSING AND TREATMENT:
Pediculosis
Individuals305291267336480
Treatments439391343434609
Scabies
Individuals463468519527620
Treatments9077957878821,136
Other dermatological conditions
Individuals20–19717
Treatments41—211217
SPRAYING OF PROPERTY:
Number of premises386446543654714
Number of rooms7639731,3911,5651,907
STEAM & CHEMICAL
STERILISATION OF BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC:
Number of collections272385364358398
Number of articles8,0299,73610,91411,30411,151
FOR OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PERSON CLEANSING:
Individuals394361350523422
Treatments584604588840712