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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
Barking 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Diphtheria—
| 7, Maybells Cottages | |
| 100, Linton Road | |
| 10, Kings Road | |
| 14, Arthur Cottages | Drains defective |
| 6, Coverdale Road | |
| 82, Glenny Road (3 cases) | Drains defective Dampness and open drain |
| 113, Boundary Road | |
| 4, George Street North Street, Leftley, (3 cases) | |
| 13, New Road | |
| 6, Park Terrace | |
| 11, Battery Terrace | |
| 73, St. Margaret's Road | |
| 1, Eussell Cottages (2 cases) | Drain defective |
| 119, Glenny Road (2 cases) | |
| 49, St. Margaret's Road Hazel Villa, St. Mary's Road | Drain defective, &c. |
| 209, North Street | Drain defective |
| 85a Axe Street | |
| 14, King's Road | Cistern in a very dirty condition |
| 17. St. Ann's Road, (2 cases) | |
| 78, Glenny Road |
Membranous Croup.
4, New Street
8, Over-the-Gates
6, Coverdale Road
79 cases.
26 cases to Sanitary Defects = 33°/,
Whooping Cough.
No death has occurred from this disease during the past year. The
notifications given to the District Council through the courtesy of
the School-Board of cases occurring amongst school children, have
proved of the greatest utility in arresting the spread of this
disease.