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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

City of London 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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Table: CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATH DURING THE YEAR 1950—continued.

CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATH DURING THE YEAR 1950—continued.

Causes op DeathNett Deaths at the subjoined ages of Residents whether occuring within or without the district.
All AgesUnder 1 year1 and under 5 years5 and under 15 years15 and : under 25 years25 and under 45 years45 and under 65 years65 and under 75 years75 and upwards
12345678910
Brought forwardM35-----1121210
F23---1-958
32.Other defined and ill-defined diseasesM31----1-1
F1----1---
33.Motor vehicle accidentsM---------
F---------
34.All other accidentsM---------
F---------
35.SuicideM---------
F---------
36.Homicide and operations of warM---------
F---------
M381---1131211
F24---11958

Table: MEAT INSPECTION.

MEAT INSPECTION.

Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
Meat, &c., delivered at Smithfield Market347,457000
Meat, &c., seized by Inspectors at Smithfield Market2305323
Meat, &c., seized by Inspectors at Leadenhall Market and City shops681210
Meat, &c., seized by Inspectors at Cold Stores283027
Various commodities seized by Inspectors and sent to Lett's Wharf1517222
Number of eggs seized bv Inspectors and sent to Lett's Wharf, 19,361
Number of demonstrations and lectures given, 40.

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PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924-1948.
The improvement in carriage of meat noted in past reports has been maintained, although, of
course, the quantities carried are still less than in pre-war years.
12 infringements were noted, the fault being remedied on each occasion on instructions given.
PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND OFFERED FOR SALE.
All these premises are subject to regular inspection. Without exception all criticisms have
received immediate attention.
ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS.
Constant inspections of barrows and of itinerant food vendors have been maintained and no
difficulty has been experienced in connection with this class of trade.
FOOD INSPECTION.
The food delivered at riverside wharves and premises in the City has consisted of the customary
varieties, and has been the subject of constant inspection. 508 tons 11 cwts. 2 qrs. 6 lbs. were
condemned as unfit for human consumption. 120 tons 19 cwts. 3 qrs. 2 lbs. of this food were utilised
for stock feeding, fertilizing or manufacturing purposes. The remainder, consisting of 387 tons 11 cwts.
3 qrs. 4 lbs. was destroyed either by the Cleansing Department of the City Corporation, being useless
for stock feeding purposes, or else on the sites on which it was condemned.
162 tons 11 cwts. 0 qrs. 12 lbs. of food were placed under stop and subsequeutly released to be
dealt with under the supervision of other local authorities.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
The general sanitary supervision has been maintained and in this connection 4.347 inspections
have been made. As a consequence of these inspections, it was necessary to serve 19 Intimation
Notices. Three Statutory Orders were served. No legal proceedings were necessary.
Tenement Houses were inspected and the only common lodging house in the City was kept under
regular supervision.
HOUSING.
The total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects was 34, in 18 of which defects
were found which have been, or are in course of being remedied. There are four houses on which it is
intended to place a Closing Order as soon as there is reasonable prospect of the occupants being able
to obtain suitable alternative accommodation. Partial Closing Orders have been made in respect of
three of these houses.