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 Friern Barnet]
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these cases were complicated by sepsis, pediculosis and dirt,
no less than 421 individual treatments were carried out
by the voluntary workers. The Clinic has in evety way
justified the Council's decision to establish it.
I attach the usual tables of statistics, which
show an astonishing amount of good work, carried out by a
very attenuated staff, under difficult,' and at times,
harassing conditions.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obodient servant,
G. Pennant Evans.
Medical Officer of Health.