London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Southwark 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Scarlet Fever | 155 | Food Poisoning | 50 |
| Poliomyelitis | 26 | Erysipelas | 7 |
| Enteritis | 1 | Meningococcal infections | 9 |
| Dysentery (bacilliary) | 85 |
| Rooms treated (Formalin solution) | 250 |
| Library books treated | 143 |
| Other disinfection, Tuberculosis, etc. | 24 |
| Verminous articles treated | Verminous articles destroyed | Infected articles treated | Infected articles destroyed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 135 | 10 | 2 | — |
| Palliasses | 1,079 | 15 | 57 | — |
| Bolsters | 268 | 2 | 6 | — |
| Pillows | 1,743 | 6 | 136 | — |
| Cushions | 158 | — | 3 | — |
| Blankets | 2,542 | 8 | 817 | — |
| Sheets | 1,417 | 8 | 194 | — |
| Quilts | 1,250 | 1 | 63 | — |
| Other articles (clothing etc.) | 13,545 | 27 | 822 | _ |
Effects destroyed on request or following death.
Verminous 4 tons 12½ cwts.
Disinfestation of Premises.
Body vermin infestations Domestic dwellings 608 rooms
Cockroaches, moths,
flies, beetles, etc. Domestic dwellings 182 "
Non-domestic premises 9