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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

Acton 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Table: The work done during the year by the disinfecting staff is shown in the following table: -

The work done during the year by the disinfecting staff is shown in the following table: -

Disease.No. of cases.No. of houses.No. of rooms contents disinfected of destroyed.No. of rooms sprayed and fumigated.
Scarlet Fever464441437425
Diphtheria458452445470
Enteric Fever9992
Puerperal Fever444-
„ Pyrexia11-1
Erysipelas6969687
Cerebro-spinal Meningitis-9986
Measles47463937
Pneumonia222-
Dysentery383-
Scabies17516817212
Tuberculosis11411344106
Vermin280268267223
Other Diseases (not notifiable)39838237058
Totals2033196718681347

Table: The following table gives the number of articles disinfected or destroyed during the year on account of infectious disease or verminous conditions : —

The following table gives the number of articles disinfected or destroyed during the year on account of infectious disease or verminous conditions : —

Infectious Disease.Verminous.
Destroyed.Disinfected.Destroyed.Disinfected.
Beds, mattresses and palliasses3917603522
Bolsters and pillows4538025786
Sheets, blankets and counterpanes21562652425
Rugs, mats, cushions, carpets, covers and curtains2413001378
Wearing apparel10437845205
Books1235--
Sundries351731—152
Totals26918238194548

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The tables above are exclusive of the disinfection of the clothing of persons who
attended the cleansing station on account of being infested by vermin or suffering from scabies.
Disinfection for Institutionx, etc.—In addition to the disinfecting work carried out free
of charge in connection with infectious disease, disinfections for other conditions are frequently
performed for hospitals or private residents. A small charge is made in these cases to cover
the cost.