London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Acton 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| 5. TUBERCULOSIS ONLY | |
| Whole carcases condemned | 42 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 6,091 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 2.84 |
| 6. CYSTICERCOSIS | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | — |
| Generalised and totally condemned | — |
The total weights of meat and offal surrendered were:—
PORK
| Tons | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 CARCASES | .29 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 34,998 PARTS | 90 | 19 | 1 | 13 |
| 120 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
FOOD AND DRUGS
The Middlesex County Council is the Food and Drugs Authority
in this area, and the Chief Officer of the Public Control Department
has supplied the following figures and notes:—
| Article | Total samples procured | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (new) | 64 | 14 |
| Milk (various) | 61 | 2 |
| Butter | 17 | — |
| Cakes | 3 | 1 |
| Cream | 19 | — |