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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
Clerkenwell 1895
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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The meteorological conditions have an important influence
upon the Public Health, for while an increase of summer
temperature increases the deaths from diarrhœa, a lower
temperature diminishes them; and, while a cold winter increases
the pulmonary deaths, a mild winter diminishes them. The
amount of rainfall is also important, as this washes and purities
the streets and drains.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.,
Member of the Royal College of Physicians.