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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
Hampstead 1903
Report for the year 1903 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following statement shows the nature of the samples which were found on analysis to be adulterated, and in each case the percentage of samples adulterated to those analysed:—
| Nature of Article. | Number adulterated. | Percentage of adulterated to total taken. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 6 | 5.7 per cent. | ||
| Cocoa | 1 | 10.0 „ | ||
| Coffee | 1 | 2.1 „ | ||
| Milk | 4 | 4.2 „ | ||
| Mustard | 1 | 9.1 „ | ||
| Sago | 1 | 0.5 „ | ||
| 14 | ||||
In addition to the above mentioned adulterated samples, 5 samples
of milk, and the sample of margarine, have been reported as being of
poor quality.
The following table gives a comparison of the work accomplished in 1901, 1902, and 1903:-
| Year. | Samples analysed. | Number adulterated | Percentage adulterated. | Fines and Costs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | ||||
| 1901 | 306 | 6 | 1.9 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
| 1902 | 315 | 15 | 4.7 | 42 | 7 | 6 |
| 1903 | 366 | 14 | 3.8 | 37 | 3 | 0 |
The following table shews a comparison of the Wards in the Borough in respect of Food Adulteration:—
| Ward. | Samples analysed. | Number adulterated. | Percentage adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1. Town | 66 | l | 1.5 |
| „ 2. Belsize | 70 | l | 1.4 |
| „ 3. Adelaide | 17 | l | 5.8 |
| „ 4. Central | 24 | 1 | 4.1 |
| „ 5. West End | 70 | 3 | 4.2 |
| „ 6. Kilburn | 87 | 7 | 8.0 |
| „ 7. Priory | 32 | 0 | .. |
| Totals | 366 | 14 | 3.8 |