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Wimbledon 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Diagnostic Tests.

Bacillus found.Bacillus not found.Total.
Diphtheria Secretion32416691993
Phthisis (Sputum)16114130
Wasserman Tests213
Reaction obtained.Reaction not obtained.Total.
Typhoid (Blood)31619

Mortuary.— From information received from the Superintendent
of the Cemetery, there were 57 bodies received into
the mortuary during the year.
Inquests were held by the Coroner with respect to 46
bodies, equal to 9.9 per cent. of all deaths registered in the
Borough.

Factories and Workshops.In the Tables below is shown the work done in the supervision of workshops and workplaces:—

Premises.Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
Factories151-
Workshops6210
Workplaces233
Total10014