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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

Woolwich 1930

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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The complete reconstruction of the service has increased its efficiency and the
new apparatus has given excellent service and is very satisfactory, particularly in
effecting quick disinfection and return of the goods.
Disinfestation.—In accordance with the terms of an agreement with the London
County Council, disinfestation of school children has been arranged for at the
Cleansing Station, White Hart Road. In recent years the number of children so
sent has fallen considerably. Disinfestation of adults is carried out at times when
the children are not there.
The following Table shows the number of persons cleansed each year since
1926

Table: TABLE No. 72.

TABLE No. 72.

Children.Adults.Grand Total.
Year.Boys.Girls.Total.Males.Females.Total.
192642719342361242262387
1927379185222313420542285
1928377158419612217392000
1929416145118672632581925
1930477138618631110211884