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City of Westminster 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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importation into Canada of meat food products from animals slaughtered
in the United Kingdom will no longer be permitted under the scheme of
certification hitherto in force except poultry products certified as having
been given veterinary post-mortem inspection.
Table IV.
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
Spirit Samples, 1930.
93 Samples of whisky, brandy, rum and gin were taken during the
year. In 2 cases if was found that the spirits were diluted below the
standard strength of 35 degrees U.P.
The following table shows details concerning the samples of spirits which proved to be adulterated, and the results where legal action was taken:—
| No. | Article. | Result of Analysis. | Action taken and Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees U.P. | |||
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The welfare of children under school age and the prevention of
maternal mortality were the questions of chief importance affecting this
section of public health work during the year. The first had become
prominent in view of Circulars 1054 and 1405 from the Ministers of
Health and Education respectively. The Ministers pointed out the
contrast between the care devoted to babies up to 2 years of age and
the lack of it as regards children between these ages and 5 years, when
they come under the Education Authorities. It appeared that much
of the money spent on the treatment and care of defects and diseases in
school children could be saved if adequate attention were given at the
early stage of child life.
The Ministers' suggestions may be summarized briefly: An extension
of services in regard to
(1) The systematic health visiting of children before they enter
school.