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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
Hanover Square 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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| Typhus Fever | 0 |
| Diphtheria | 49 |
| Puerperal Fever | 1 |
Mr. Snook has also prepared the following Table showing the number of cases of these diseases removed to Hospital, and the number treated at home, during the twelve months ending March 31st, 1891.
| Description of Case. | Removal to Hospital | Treated at Home. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovered | Died | |||
| Small Pox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scarlet Fever | 65 | 10 | 0 | 75 |
| Enteric (Typhoid) Fever | 15 | 13 | 7 | 35 |
| Diptheria | 31 | 5 | 13 | 49 |
| Puerperal Fever | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Continued Fever | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 111 | 28 | 22 | 161 |
The articles disinfected in the hot-air disinfecting
chamber belonging to the Parish were as follows:—
61 Beds 141 Sheets
82 Mattresses 71 Bolsters
39 Palliasses 184 Pillows
116 Quilts 33 Dresses
231 Blankets 24 Shawls
10 Waistcoats 27 Coats
25 Trousers 46 Towels
46 Carpets 69 Cushions
26 Hearthrugs 31 Table Covers
42 Curtains 10 Rugs
16 Suits of Clothing
and a quantity of Sundry Articles.