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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 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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THE SHELTER.
The number of times the Shelter was used during 1912 and the reasons for such use are shown in the accompanying statement. The periods of occupation varied from two up to 16 hours.
| No. of hours occupied. | Reason of occupation. | No. of persons. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22nd and 23rd | 16 | Diphtheria | 2 adults, 1 child. |
| April 7th | 2 | Puerperal Fever | 1 adult. |
| October 25th and 26th | 16 | Diphtheria | 2 adults. |
| November 25th and 26th | 16 | Scarlet Fever | 2 adults, 1 child. |
| November 26th and 27th | 16 | Scarlet Fever | 2 adults, 1 child. |
| December 12th and 13th | 12 | Scarlet Fever | 2 adults, 1 child. |
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
All the necessary details regarding the use of the Mortuary during the year are
contained in the accompanying statement provided by the Mortuary Keeper.
Regular visits of inspection have been made by the outdoor superintendent.
Report of Mortuary Keeper.
Number of bodies deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1912.
| Males. | Females. | Total. | For burial only. | For inquests. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| February | 14 | 10 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| March | 10 | 21 | 31 | 22 (2 infectious) | 9 | 31 |
| April | 11 | 12 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| May | 11 | 10 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| June | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| July | 14 | 15 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| August | 20 | 5 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| September | 17 | 13 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| October | 13 | 10 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| November | 16 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| December | 27 | 9 | 36 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| Totals | 167 | 125 | 292 | 163 | 129 | 292 |
Number of inquests held from 1st January to 31st December, 1912—144.
PUBLIC SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
There is nothing of particular note to report with regard to the public sanitary
conveniences, either over or underground. The usual supervision was exercised over