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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
Holborn 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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In addition, the following work was carried out during the year in connection with the disinfestation of the furniture and effects of families removing to the Council's new blocks of flats:—
| Number of families whose furniture and effects were treated by hydrocyanic acid gas | 112 |
| Number of toys disinfested | 107 |
| Number of books disinfested | 4 |
Summary of 4,903 articles of bedding and clothing dealt with during the year: —
| Mattresses | 550 |
| Pillows | 820 |
| Pillow Cases | 380 |
| Bolsters | 113 |
| Bolster Cases | 35 |
| Blankets | 1,000 |
| Sheets | 463 |
| Clothing | 1,542 |
Cleansing Station.
During the year 98 verminous persons, 96 men and 2 women, were cleansed at the
Council's Cleansing Station. 50 of the men were referred from Bruce House, Westminster,
and 25 from Parker House, Parker Street.
94 school children were cleansed at the Station under the agreement between the
Council and the London County Council, 94 being treated for head lice, and 12 in addition
for scabies.
Public Mortuary.
The following are details of work carried out during the year at the Council's Public Mortuary: —
| Residents in Holborn. | Residents outside Holborn. | Total. | |
| No. of bodies deposited | 45 | 280 | 325 |
| No. of bodies deposited on: | |||
| (a) Coroner's Warrants | 41 | 275 | 316 |
| (b) Undertakers' Requests | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| No. of Inquests | 9 | 28 | 37 |
| No. of Post Mortem Examinations | 41 | 275 | 316 |
| Causes of Death in Above P.M. Cases | |||
| Accidents:— Street | — | 8 | 8 |
| Domestic | — | 9 | 9 |
| Others | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Natural Causes | 37 | 246 | 283 |
| Misadventure | — | 2 | 2 |
| Murder | — | — | Nil |
| Suicide | 3 | 7 | 10 |