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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

Battersea 1904

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1904

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Table: Upon arrival at the depot the milk, after being strained, is modified and bottled. The modifications and quantities are as follows:—

Upon arrival at the depot the milk, after being strained, is modified and bottled. The modifications and quantities are as follows:—

Age of Child.Modifications.No. of Bottles per Day.Amount per Bottle.Amount per Day.
During first fortnightMilk 1 part, water 2 parts91½ oz.13½ oz.
,, second „„ „92½ oz.22½ oz.
,, second month,, ,,92½ oz.22½ oz.
,, thirdMilk 1 part, water 1 part93 oz.27 oz.
„ fourth ,,,, ,,84 oz.32 oz.
„ fifth „Milk 2 parts, water 1 part75 oz.35 oz.
,, sixth ,,,, ,,75 oz.35 oz.
,, seventh ,,Milk practically unmodified66 oz.36 oz.
„ eighth „,, ,,66 oz.36 oz.
Over eight months,, ,,67 oz.42 oz.