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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
Marylebone 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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The disinfection of premises was mainly carried out by means of formic
aldehyde gas, produced by an Alformant lamp burning 30 formalin tablets per
1,000 cubic feet of space.
The total number of rooms disinfected and the reasons for doing so are shown
in the table headed "Reasons for Disinfection."
In 1909, the number of rooms disinfected was 809 and of articles 11,524.
The number and nature of the articles dealt with in 1910 are shown in the following tabular statement:—
| Compulsorily Notifiable Infectious Diseases. | Phthisis. | Measles. | Vermin. | Other causes. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 241 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 287 |
| Mattresses | 249 | 12 | 9 | 115 | 120 | 505 |
| Bolsters | 342 | 19 | 10 | 116 | 157 | 644 |
| Pillows | 574 | 54 | 16 | 13 | 184 | 841 |
| Sheets | 669 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 779 |
| Blankets | 784 | 47 | 42 | 33 | 183 | 1,089 |
| Sundries | 4,110 | 422 | 70 | 232 | 696 | 5,530 |
| Totals | 6,969 | 608 | 170 | 535 | 1,393 | 9,675 |
The number of journeys made by the disinfecting vans during the year
1910, was:—
January 32
February 24
March 33
April 36
May 27
June 30
July 38
August 31
September 32
October 30
November 26
December 37
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The vans were used 478 times in 1909.