Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 17 years:—
Year. | ADULTS. | CHILDREN. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Males. | Females. | Total. | Males. | Females. | Total. | |
1898 | 3,301 | 5 | 3,306 | — | — | — |
1899 | 4,340 | — | 4,340 | — | — | — |
1900 | 3,431 | 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 | 5,244 |
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 |
1914 | 5,555 | 2,379 | 7,934 | 623 | 1,243 | 1,866 |
Totals | 101,216 | 24,334 | 125,550 | 12,421 | 17,081 | 29,502 |
The Children's Baths were opened in June, 1905. |
THE SHELTER.
The accompanying statement shows the number of times the Shelter was used during 1914 and the reasons for such use.
No. of hours occupied. | Reason for occupation. | No. of persons. | |
---|---|---|---|
June 8th and 9th | 16 | Diphtheria | 2 adults, 1 child. |
August 28th | 4 . | Puerperal Fever | 1 adult. |
December 2nd and 3rd | 16 | Phthisis | 2 adults, 3 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.