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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
Fulham 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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The following articles were disinfected at the Council's Disinfecting Station:—
| Articles. | From private houses. | From institutions. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 566 | - | 566 |
| Mattresses | 1126 | 174 | 1300 |
| Palliasses | 7 | - | 7 |
| Pillows | 2212 | 211 | 2423 |
| Cushions | 288 | — | 288 |
| Bolsters | 643 | — | 643 |
| Blankets | 2895 | 807 | 3702 |
| Sheets | 1537 | 184 | 1721 |
| Covers | 265 | 161 | 426 |
| Counterpanes | 639 | 19 | 658 |
| Curtains | 23 | — | 28 |
| Carpets | 141 | — | 141 |
| Hearth rugs | 426 | — | 426 |
| Articles of clothing | 3961 | 1319 | 5280 |
| Eiderdowns | 283 | — | 233 |
| Sundries | 1024 | 114 | 1138 |
| 16041 | 2989 | 19030 |
Public Mortuary.—One hundred and sixty-three bodies
were removed to the Mortuary during 1932, and were
admitted as follows:—
By order of the Coroner 132
Brought by Police 8
For convenience till funeral 22
By order of Medical Officer of Health 1
163
Ninety-two post-mortem examinations were made
and inquests were held in 111 cases.