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Harrow 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow-on-the-Hill]

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During the past few years I have met the bakers and
the butchers and have addressed them on the need for
greater care in the preparation, storage, exhibition and distribution
of food.
I have also addressed the members of the Harrow
Chamber of Commerce on the same matters, and enlisted
their sympathy and support.
There can be no doubt that much improvement has
resulted generally, though much still remains to be done.
In July I attended the annual meeting of the British
Medical Association, held at Bath, and read a paper entitled
"Food Manipulation in Relation to Health," a paper which
enjoined the need for greater care in the preparation,
storage, exhibition and distribution of food generally, and
in the wrapping of bread in particular.
HOSPITALS PROVIDED OR SUBSIDISED BY THE
LOCAL AUTHORITY OR BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL.
1. Tuberculosis.
Clare Hall Sanatorium, Middlesex County
South Mimms, Barnet. Council.
2. Maternity.
The Maternity Hostel, Council of Child
10, College Road, Welfare.
Harrow. Council annually
subscribe ,£300.
3. Children.
Observation Ward, Council of Child
Holmleigh, 8, College Welfare.
Road, Harrow.
4. Fever.
Isolation Hospital, Harrow-on-the-Hill
Rayner's Lane, Urban District
South Harrow. Council.
5. Smallpox.
The Small Pox Hospital, Middlesex Joint
South Mimms, Barnet. Smallpox Hospital
Board.
6. Other.
The Harrow Hospital, Local Committee of
Roxeth Hill, Harrow. Management