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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
Poplar 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| M. | F. | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verminous persons cleansed | 26 | 3 | 29 |
| ,, children ,, | 319 | 1,17a | 1,491 |
| Scabies cases, cleansed, adults | 48 | 73 | 121 |
| ,, ,, children | 1,253 | 1,376 | 2,629 |
| Total cleansings | 1,646 | 2,624 | 4,270 |
All verminous children are treated with special comb.
| Vehicle. | Speedometer register (miles). | Petrol consumption (gallons). | Average m.p.g. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Van | 4,867 | 307 | 15.8 |
| Brown Van | 5,064 | 342 | 14.8 |
| Lorry | 5,421 | 330 1/2 | 16.4 |
| Medical Officer of Health's Car | 7,523 | 536 | 14.0 |
| Special Vehicle for Contacts | 6,199 | 557 | 11.1 |
| Hired Car | 130 | 9 | 14.4 |
Electrolytic Disinfecting Fluid.
The electrolytic disinfecting fluid as manufactured contains approximately
9-10 grammes per litre of free chlorine and is broken down to a
strength of approximately 4 grammes per litre for distribution.
During the year 1937, 57,904 gallons were manufactured and broken
down to 116,460 gallons of weaker solution for distribution.
The production of the solution at a strength of 4 grammes of available
chlorine per litre has averaged 126,677 gallons per annum for three years
at an average annual cost of £2,054, the cost per gallon thus being
nearly 4d.