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Islington 1931

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

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Table: Summary of the chief articles ofClothing, Bedding, etc.,disinfected during the year1931,and also in the preceding year 1930.

Summary of the chief articles ofClothing, Bedding, etc.,disinfected during the year1931,and also in the preceding year 1930.

1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year 19311930
Beds4214134294581,7212,314
Blankets1,0569671,0631,1294,2155,415
Bolsters4062963773431,4222,219
Carpets62—172514
Chair Bed Cushions35242840127151
Mattresses3613644103491,4841,553
Palliasses12——361
Pillows and Cases1,6481,3301,5031,6186,0995,046
Quilts56643 34975332,0592,289
Sheets9728749651,0303,8414,562
Other Articles5,7524,9469,8875,10225,68733,472
Totals11,2249,68115,15910,61946,68357,096

Table: The nature of the articles disinfected for the clothing contractors is shown below:—

The nature of the articles disinfected for the clothing contractors is shown below:—

1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Year.
Overcoats350550—_900
Jackets100100——200
Tunics—-———
British Warms—-———
Other Articles2,1612,1372,5242,4269,248
Total2,6112,7872,5242,42610,348

Table: Disinfectants Distributed and Used. —The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms :—

Disinfectants Distributed and Used. —The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms :—

How disposed of.Carbolic Powder.Disinfecting Fluid.Formaldehyde Solution
Ordinary. Special.
Cwts.Gallons..Gallons.Gallons.
To Householders10100—Nil.
Disinfection of Premises———70
Cost = £21 8s. 4d.

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Shelter House.—The Shelter House was occupied for three periods during
the year, by one family and two separate persons; baths were given to 9 verminous
persons, while their clothing was disinfected. Five handywomen attended for the
purpose of disinfection after attendance on cases of Puerperal Fever; and 58 other
persons who had been in contact with cases of infectious diseases also had their
clothing disinfected. Baths were given to 17 persons who were suffering from
Scabies (a series of 3 baths in each case), making a total of 51 baths.
Disinfestation of School Children (Cleansing from lice and
other vermin) —During the year 5,408 (including 577 for Scabies) baths were
given to children from the London County Council Schools, who attended the
Disinfecting Station, and were cleansed by the nurse whom the Borough Council
appointed for the work, while their clothing was undergoing disinfestation.
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