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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Disinfestation.
Number of rooms disinfested of vermin 396
„ „ articles of bedding and clothing disinfested of vermin 1,298
Summary of 3,140 articles of bedding and clothing dealt with during the year:—
| Mattresses | 261 |
| Pillows | 480 |
| Pillow Cases | 191 |
| Bolsters | 38 |
| Bolster Cases | 12 |
| Blankets | 619 |
| Sheets | 340 |
| Clothing | 453 |
| Other Bedding | 746 |
Cleansing Station.
During the year 90 men were cleansed at the Council's Cleansing Station. Sixtyfive
were referred from Bruce House, Westminster, and 25 from Parker House, Parker
Street.
Under an arrangement whereby the Westminster City Council cleanse women
from Holborn at a charge of 1/- per person, 5 women were cleansed during 1952.
Public Mortuary.
The following are details of work carried out during the year at the Council's Public Mortuary:-
| Residents inHolborn. | Residents outside Holborn. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of bodies deposited | 31 | 275 | 306 |
| No. of bodies deposited on: | |||
| (a) Coroner's Warrants | 30 | 272 | 302 |
| (b) Undertakers' Requests | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| (c) National Assistance Act cases | — | 1 | 1 |
| No. of Inquests | 5 | 39 | 44 |
| No. of Post Mortem Examinations | 30 | 272 | 302 |
| Causes of Death in Above P.M. Cases | |||
| Accidents:— Street | - | 6 | 6 |
| Domestic | 3 | 10 | 13 |
| Others | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Natural Causes | 25 | 239 | 264 |
| Misadventure | — | 1 | 1 |
| Murder | - | - | - |
| Suicide | - | 9 | 9 |