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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 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough.

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Table: The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year:—

The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year:—

Suspected disease.Positive Results.Negative Results.Total.
Diphtheria2842,1912,475
Enteric fever-1010
Total2842,2012,485

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The cost of these examinations, which in 1929 amounted to
£320 11s. 4d., is borne by the Council.