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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 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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463 first visits of inspection were made, including infection .oo,
2430 re-visits to houses.
39 leaky roofs repaired.
481 preliminary notices served.
152 statutory notices served.
350 house to house inspections.
55 summonses were taken out; 1 withdrawn; 4 dismissed.
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 under Metropolis Local Management Act, fines and costs | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 34 under Public Health Act, ditto | 35 | 15 | 0 |
| 15 under Food and Drugs Act, ditto | 11 | 17 | 0 |
| £48 | 14 | 0 |
Mortuary and Shelter.—During the year 217 bodies
were brought to the Mortuary. Fifty-nine of these were Holborn
Guardian cases, and 158, including 8 cases of infectious disease,
were from the dwellings of Parishioners. One-hundred were
inquest cases, upon which 68 post-mortems were made.
The Shelter was used in common by the Holborn Board of
Works and ourselves, and was occupied by 17 families from the
Hulborn District and by 21 families from our own district.
In conclusion, Gentlemen, I have to thank you for the
kindness and courtesy extended to me at all times.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN GLAISTER, M.D., D.P.H.