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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
Crayford 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Milk Supply.
Periodical inspections of Dairies, Cowsheds and
harms are made and all Retailers' premises. There has
been no cause for complaint during the year.
Meat and Other Foods.
| Cattle excluding cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 0 | 113 | 1207 | 2434 | |
| 66 | 0 | 113 | 1207 | 2434 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 30 | |
| 22.7% | 0% | 9% | .5% | 1.3% | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191 | |
| 6.1% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 8.2% |
During the year 1 ton 15 cwt. 0 qrs. 15 lbs. of food
was condemned, comprising 1 ton 10 cwt. 3 qrs. 18 lbs.
of meat, 55 lbs. smoked bacon, 3 cwt. of vegetables,
24 rabbits, 1 box kippers, and 1 gallon of cockles.
Nutrition and General Health Education.
Supplies of Posters and Leaflets on Health matters
have been received from The Central Council for Health
Education. The Posters have been displayed on the
Council's hoardings and leaflets distributed at the
Clinics.
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