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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 1888

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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Table: The following articles of bedding have been disinfected.

The following articles of bedding have been disinfected.

Feather Beds197
,, Bolsters204
,, Pillows700
Flock Beds425
,, Bolsters241
„ Pillows670
Mattresses246
Paillasses2
Chair Cushions276
Clothing31
Blankets90
Rugs4
Sheets and Counterpanes24
Carpets11 3121

Table: The following articles of infected bedding were destroyed:—

The following articles of infected bedding were destroyed:—

Feather Beds3
„ Bolsters1
,, Pillows7
Flock Beds8
,, Bolsters1
,, Pillows3
Mattresses16
Palliasses9
Chair Cushions3
Clothing4
Counterpanes2
Rugs4
61

Table: Table showing the number of Cases of Infectious Diseases attended by each of the Sanitary Inspectors, together with the number of Infected Houses.

Table showing the number of Cases of Infectious Diseases attended by each of the Sanitary Inspectors, together with the number of Infected Houses.

districts.Infected Houses.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Typhoid Fever.Typhus Fever.Chicken Pox.Diarrhoea.Total Cases.
No. 1310—187I5O1820—-38413
No. 2130—2231591313—449161
No. 33011881103228—918286
NO.4175—1967566—416168
Total Cases1255151718611967—171211328