Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Saviour's]
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The Bakehouses were inspected by Dr. Bianchi, and found
to be in a satisfactory condition.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE (NOTIFICATION) ACT.
This Act came into operation on October 31st, 1889. Its
provisions have enabled me to become acquainted with the
existence of diseases of an infectious nature, at an early period,
and to have each case removed, where necessary, and the
premises disinfected.
By these means, the patient has been prevented from becoming
a source of danger to the neighbourhood.
SANITARY PROCEEDINGS.
It will be seen, on referring to the table of the Summary of
Nuisances and other matters attended to by the Inspector of
Nuisances, that great diligence has been manifested in the
inspection of dwelling houses, Ac., throughout the district.
No less than 691 notices were served for the Abatement of
Nuisances, Ac.; 158 rooms were cleansed and disinfected
after cases of infectious disease; and 934 articles of clothing,
bedding, Ac., were removed and disinfected by hot air: full
particulars of these will be found in your Inspector,s Report.
I am, Gentleman,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES HEBRON, M.D.
COMPARISON OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
Christchurch. | St. Saviour. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
births. | deaths. | births. deaths. | |||
Males | 237 | 144 | Males | 219 | 106 |
Females | 227 | 99 | Females. | 207 | 121 |
Totals | 464 | 243 | Totals | 426 | 227 |
Excess of Births | 221 | Excess of Births | 199 | ||
Total Births | 890 | ||||
Total Deaths | 470 | ||||
Total excess of Births | 420 |