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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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Metropolis Local Management Act.
| Notices served and Verbal | 453 | |
| 3060 | ||
| Drainage | 124 | |
| Water Supply | 194 | |
| Dust Bins | l3l | |
| Swine improperly kept | 4 | |
| 453 | ||
| Cases in which Bedding has been disinfected | At Home | 258 |
| At Chamber | 56 | |
| Cases in which Bedding has been destroyed and replaced | 23 | |
| Premises disinfected and disinfectants supplied | 680 | |
| Number of Summonses and Orders issued | 51 | |
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 |