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Deptford 1908
Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1908
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SCHOOLS CLOSED. The following schools were closed during the year on account of infectious diseases:
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples purchased during the year and
examined by the Public Analyst was 356.
The following is a list of the articles purchased, with the result of analysis:—
| Article. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Total. | Percentage of Adulterations. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Butter | 108 | 7 | 115 | 6.4 |
| Butter substitute | 6 | — | 6 | — |
| Cheese | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Coffee | 12 | 1 | 13 | 8.3 |
| Glycerine | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Lard | 5 | — | 5 | — |
| Margarine | — | 3 | 3 | 100 |
| Milk | 148 | 11 | 159 | 7.4 |
| „separated | 6 | — | 6 | — |
| Mustard | 13 | 1 | 14 | 7.6 |
| Olive Oil | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Pepper | 21 | — | 21 | — |
| Tapioca | 3 | — | 3 | — |
| Sweets | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Vinegar | 3 | — | 3 | |
| Total | 333 | 23 | 356 | = 6.2 |
Adulterations 1907 = 5.3 %
1906 = 6.4 %
1905 = 3.5 %
1904 = 4.6 %
1903 = 7.6 %
1902 = 6.6 %