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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 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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Table showing the number of persons using the Baths during the past 15 years:—
| Year. | ADULTS. | CHILDREN. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males. | Females. | Total. | Males. | Females. | Total. | |
| 1898 | 3,301 | 5 | 3,306 | _ | _ | |
| 1899 | 4,340 | — | 4,340 | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 3,131 | 31 | 3,462 | _ | — | — |
| 1901 | 4,140 | 142 | 4,282 | _ | _ | _ |
| 1902 | 4,326 | 202 | 4,528 | _ | — | — |
| 1903 | 5,515 | 655 | 6,170 | — | — | - |
| 1904 | 7,089 | 1,376 | 8,465 | — | — | — |
| 1905 | 7,981 | 1,431 | 9,412 | 107* | 353 | 460 |
| 1906 | 6,891 | 1,974 | 8,865 | 1,873 | 3,311 | 5,184 |
| 1907 | 6,785 | 1,807 | 8,592 | 2,367 | 3,404 | 5,771 |
| 1908 | 8,741 | 2,563 | 11,304 | 2,198 | 3,046 | 5,241 |
| 1909 | 8,563 | 2,551 | 11,114 | 2,725 | 1,959 | 4,684 |
| 1910 | 6,433 | 2,051 | 8,484 | 513 | 859 | 1,372 |
| 1911 | 6,510 | 2,575 | 9,085 | 504 | 463 | 967 |
| 1912 | 5,818 | 2,384 | 8,202 | 740 | 1,138 | 1,878 |
| 1913 | 5,797 | 2,208 | 8,005 | 771 | 1,305 | 2,076 |
| Totals | 95,661 | 21,955 | 117,616 | 11,798 | 15,838 | 27,636 |
| *The Children's Baths were opened in June, 1905. | ||||||
THE SHELTER.
The accompanying statement shows the number of times the Shelter was used
during 1913 and the reasons for such use. The periods of occupation varied from
2 up to 36 hours.
No. of hours occupied. Reason for occupation. No. of persons,
February 3rd and 4th 16 Scarlet Fever 2 adults, 3 children.
February 7th and 8th 12 Scarlet Fever 2 adults, 3 children.
March 11th and 12th 24 Vermin 1 adult, 3 children.
March 18th and 19th 24 Diphtheria 1 adult, 3 children.
May 10th 3 Diphtheria 2 adults.
June 13th 2 Puerperal Fever 1 adult.
August 21st and 22nd 16 Scarlet Fever 1 adult, 1 child.
October 29th, 30th and 31st 36 Vermin 3 children.
October 31st 12 Vermin 1 adult, 3 children.
November 1st and 2nd 12 Vermin 5 children.
November 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th 36 Scarlet Fever 2 adults, 2 children.
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.