London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Surbiton 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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63
Counterpanes 98
Curtains 5
Cushions 24
Mattresses 129
Mattress Covers 97
Palliasses 4
Pillows 255
Pillow cases 241
Quilts 11
Rugs 37
Sheets 247
Toilet covers 11
Towels 90
Wearing apparel 390
Miscellaneous 220
2294
No. of rooms disinfected 132
1. —Eradication of Bed Bugs.
| Number of | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Houses | Other Houses | ||
| Found to be infested | Disinfested | Found to be infested | Disinfested |
| 19 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
2. —Methods employed for disinfestation.
| Council Houses | Other Houses | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Fumigation with Sulphur | 2 | 1 |
| (b) Fumigation with proprietory fumigating blocks | 4 | - |
| (c) Spraying with proprietory insecticide | 13 | 5 |
| 19 | 6 |