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
Wanstead and Woodford 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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| Cattle excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 22 | Nil | 28 | 1850 | 321 |
| Number inspected | 22 | Nil | 28 | 1850 | 321 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis Whole carcases condemned | Nil | Nil | 1 | Nil | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned ... | Nil | Nil | Nil | 5 | 5 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | Nil | Nil | 3.57 | .27 | 2.1 |
| Tuberculosis only. Whole carcases condemned | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 9 |
| Percentage of the number inspected infected with tuberculosis | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 3.1 |
Unsound carcases and meat surrendered and destroyed following
inspection totalled twenty-seven stone; other unsound food totalled 168
pounds.
Other Food Premises.—Four hundred and eighty-four visits were made
to other premises in which food is prepared, stored or exposed for sale.
Cleanliness and repair on these premises was well maintained and necessary
requirements received due attention.
Bakehouses.—There are fourteen bakehouses in the district; two of
these are underground bakehouses. Sixty-two inspections were made
and the provisions of the Bakehouse Regulations were observed satisfactorily.