London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingston upon Thames 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Analysis into age groups of contacts treated.
| Year | Treatment Centre | Males | Females | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 Years. | 5 yrs. to 14yrs. | Over 14 Years. | Under 5 Years. | 5 yrs. to 14yrs. | Over 14 Years. | ||
| 1944 | First Aid Post "A" | 10 | 6 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 81 |
| 1944 | First Aid Post "B" | 4 | 19 | — | 5 | 14 | 56 |
| 1945 | First Aid Post "B" | 10 | 41 | 77 | 8 | 27 | 88 |
| 1946 | Coombe Road Cleansing Station | 10 | 21 | 45 | 15 | 32 | 67 |
| 1947 | Coombe Road and Burton Road | 3 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 26 |
| 1948 | Burton Road | 5 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 33 |
INFESTATION BY HEAD LICE
During 1948 there was no evidence of special incidence of
infestation by head lice.
D.D.T. preparations were used in addition to the usual
cleansing by water and soft soap or shampoo.
The measures described In previous reports are still
in force and fulfil the terms of Circular 2831, Ministry of
Health.
It was not found necessary to take any statutory action
for infestation by lice during the year.