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Southwark 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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DIARRHŒA.
It is gratifying to learn that the number of deaths from Diarrhœa
occurring during the year is lowest in the history of the Borough.
In Southwark, Summer Diarrhoea is notifiable during the months o
July, August and September, and in these three months, only one case
was notified; which was sent to hospital.
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| Name and Address of Vendor. | Sample and Number. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Wiseman, 163, Newington c'seway | Boric Ointment 49 | Selling an article as Boric Ointment, falsely labelled | Fined £20 |
| Charles Woolley, 67, Hayles street | Milk 264 | 30 per cent. deficient in milk fat | Fined £2 and £1/1/0 costs |
| Richard V. Judd, 269, Union street | Milk 321 | 6 do do do | Dismissed on payment of £1/1/0 costs |
| Daniel Lloyd, 11, Tabard street | Butter 558 | 20 per cent. foreign fat | Fined £20 and £3/3/0 costs |
| Harry J. Bonney, 13/15. King James street | Milk 605 | 6 per cent. deficient in milk fat | Dismissed on payment of £1/1/0 costs |
WHOOPING COUGH.
This disease has not been quite so prevalent during the year, tho
number of fatal cases being 10 as against 49 in 1929.
The number of fatal cases during the last 5 years was as follows:-
Deaths.
1926
5
1927
30
1928
26
1929
49
1930
10
INFLUENZA.
The number of deaths from this disease is less than might be
expected. A slight epidemic during the latter part of the year made its
appearance, but fortunately a change in the weather was an important
factor in its abatement.