London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Holborn 1948

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

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Disinfection.
During the year 118 rooms were disinfected after cases of infectious or other
disease. Of these, 12 were rooms which had been occupied by tuberculous persons.
In addition, 213 rooms of private dwellings were disinfested of vermin.
At the Disinfecting Station 4,312 articles of bedding, clothing, etc., 246 books
and 65 toys were disinfected. The following table shows the total disinfection
carried out in 1938-1948:—

Table: Comparative Table of Total Disinfections carried out 1938 to 1948.

Comparative Table of Total Disinfections carried out 1938 to 1948.

19481947194619451944194319421941194019391938
Number of rooms331379249213566347268284390305473
Number of articles (bedding, clothing, etc.)4312407561056727552510376134144793664454745287
Number of books2461911302542093295796160137
Number of toys656553681561178137538

Table: Summary of 4,312 Articles disinfected:—

Summary of 4,312 Articles disinfected:—

Mattresses532
Pillows799
Pillow Cases346
Bolsters84
Bolster Cases25
Blankets923
Sheets389
Clothing1,214

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Cleansing Station.
The number of verminous persons cleansed at the Cleansing Station during
the year was 129 men and 6 women, including 98 men from Bruce House,
Westminster.

Table: Comparative Table of Verminous Persons Cleansed 1938 to 1948.

Comparative Table of Verminous Persons Cleansed 1938 to 1948.

19481947194619451944194319421941194019391938
Males1291132272481063804171741059890
Females672310143247124

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Public Mortuary.
During the year 340 bodies were received into the Public Mortuary, and
of this number 38 were those of residents of the Borough. 330 post-mortem
examinations were made.
Inquests.
During the year 18 inquests were held on the bodies of Holborn residents.