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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

Lambeth 1883

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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Table: The Fever Patients sent from Lambeth Parish to the Metropolitan Asylums Hospital daring the seven years ending 31st December, 1883, were as follows:—

The Fever Patients sent from Lambeth Parish to the Metropolitan Asylums Hospital daring the seven years ending 31st December, 1883, were as follows:—

Year.Paupers.Non-Paupers.Total.
1877174461
1878276996
187935187222
18802229231
18815197202
188211183194
18839212221

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The following articles of bedding have been disinfected:—
Feather Beds
107
„ Bolsters
76
„ Pillows
281
Flocks Beds
267
„ Bolsters
220
„ Pillows
346
Mattresses
63
Palliasses
49
Chair Cushions
24
Clothing
4
1437
The following articles of infected bedding were destroyed: —
Feather Beds
1
„ Bolsters
2
„ Pillows
4
Flock Beds
22
„ Bolsters
14
„ Pillows
27
Mattresses
7
Palliasses
10
Chair Cushions
14
Clothing
3
104