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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 1914
Report for the year 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following table shows a comparison of the Wards in the Borough in respect of the samples purchased from Hampstead tradesmen:—
| Ward. | Samples analysed. | Number adulterated. | Percentage adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 (Town) | 66 | l | 1.5 |
| No. 2 (Belsize) | 67 | 3 | 4.4 |
| No. 3 (Adelaide) | 19 | — | — |
| No. 4 (Central) | 20 | — | — |
| No. 5 (West End) | 87 | 6 | 6.8 |
| No. 6 (Kilburn) | 92 | 4 | 4.3 |
| No. 7 (Priory) | 60 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Totals | 411 | 15 | 3.6 |
The following table shows the articles adulterated, nature of adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken:—
| No. of Sample. | Article. | How adulterated. | Result of proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Milk | 34 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Fine 5s. Costs 12s. 6d. |
| 31 | „ | 8 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Summons dismissed. Vendor proving warranty. |
| 45 | Pork pie | 4 1/5 grains Boric acid per pound | Vendor cautioned. |
| 46 | Sausages | 6 3/10 grains Boric acid per pound | Do. do. |
| 56 | Milk | 7 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Summons dismissed. Vendor proving warranty. |
| 84 | „ | 10 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Do. do. |
| 102 | „ | 4 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Fine £1. Costs 19s. 6d. |
| 112 | „ | 7 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Summons withdrawn. |
| 142 | Cocoa | 40 per cent. sugar, 25 per cent. sago | Fine £2. Costs 12s. 6d. |