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Lambeth 1885

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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Metropolis Local Management Act.
Notices served and verbal 409
3567
Drainage 86
Water Supply 197
Dust Bins 97
Swine improperly kept 8
Illegal occupation of underground rooms 21
409
Cases in which Bedding has At Home 16
been disinfected At Chamber 569
Cases in which Bedding has been destroyed and
replaced 52
Premises disinfected and disinfectants supplied 727
Number of Summonses and Orders issued 38
The following articles of bedding have been disinfected:—
Feather Beds 181
„ Bolsters 157
„ Pillows 563
Flock Beds 381
„ Bolsters 254
„ Pillows 459
Mattresses 146
Palliasses 5
Chair Cushions 78
Clothing 51
2275
The following articles of infected bedding were destroyed:—
Feather Beds 2
„ Bolsters 1
„ Pillows 4
Flock Beds 43
„ Bolsters 13
,, Pillows 36
Mattresses 9
Palliasses 25
Chair Cushions 6
Clothing 5
144
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DIARRHŒA.

This Table shows the Diarrhoea Mortality in Lambeth in each month during the year 1885.

Districts.Jan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
Waterloo Road, 1st...............2533.........13
Waterloo Road,2nd.........2......108111...23
Lambeth Church, 1st...1...1214322......16
Lambeth Church, 2nd1......2I11317431245
Kennington, 1st.........1...2794......326
Kennington, 2nd.........2......3811......15
Brixton............2...21162...225
Norwood.....................32......16
Totals11...856446223928169