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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
Wimbledon 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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It will be noted that the examinations of sputum have
been much more numerous than on any previous occasion.
Diagnostic Tests.
| Bacillus found. | Bacillus not found. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria Secretion | 101 | 490 | 591 |
| Phthisis (Sputum) | 24 | 103 | 127 |
| Ringworm | — | 1 | 1 |
| Reaction obtained. | Reaction not obtained. | Total. | |
| Typhoid (Blood) | 5 | 13 | 18 |
Four Swabs submitted for Vincent's Angina. Result: —
Positive 3
Negative 1
One Swab submitted for Diphtheria. Result: —
Diphtheria absent; Vincent's Angina present.
Mortuary.—From information received from the Superintendent
of the Cemetery, there were 61 bodies received into
the mortuary during the year, and 56 post-mortems held.
Inquests were held by the Coroner with respect to 38
bodies, equal to 7.6 per cent. of all deaths registered in the
Borough.
| Premises. | Inspections. | Written Notices. | Prosecutions. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories | 65 | 6 | — |
| Workshops | 348 | 22 | — |
| Workplaces | 39 | 3 | — |
| Total | 452 | 31 | — |