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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
Penge 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
Drainage of Existing Buildings.
Cleansing of Earth Closets, Privies and Cesspools.
Alteration of Buildings.
Pleasure Ground.
Music, Music and Dancing, Cinematograph
Exhibitions, and Stage Play Licenses.
Employment of Children.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
(а) Cases of Infectious Disease are removed by the
Hospital Motor Ambulance.
(b) A Motor Ambulance Service is provided by the
Red Cross and Order of St. John on loan to the Council.
Cases of accident and sudden illness in the street are attended
free of charge. The Ambulance, which is housed at
the Fire Station, Croydon Road, is available at any time,
day or night, on request.
| Bacillus found | Bacillus not found | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria. Clinical Research Association | 14 | 38 | 52 |
| Diphtheria. County Laboratory | 21 | 58 | 79 |
| Tuberculosis. County Laboratory | 16 | 26 | 42 |
| Enteric Fever. Clinical Research Association | - | 3 | 3 |
| Enteric Fever. County Laboratory | - | 1 | 1 |
| Pneumonia. County Laboratory | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 51 | 127 | 178 |