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Chelsea 1914

Annual report for 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health

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PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS,
1912.
Milk.—Of the 170 samples of milk analysed during the year, 52 were
specifically stated by the Public Analyst to be free from boric acid and
formaldehyde perservatives. With regard to the remaining 118 samples,
it is understood from the Public Analyst that they were also free from
preservatives.
Cream.—Twenty-two samples of cream were submitted for analysis.
With one exception, which was sent for analysis by a private individual,
all were taken under the procedure of the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
In 14 samples no preservatives were found. The remaining 8 samples
contained preservatives, but all the samples were labelled as preserved
cream, in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.

Table: These 8 samples contained boric acid in amounts as follows :—

These 8 samples contained boric acid in amounts as follows :—

Less that 0.1 per cent.3 samples.
From 0.1 to 0.2 per cent.4 „
From 0.2 to 0.3 per cent.1 „

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In 12 samples examined for percentages of contained milk fat and for
thickening substances or " stiffeners," in all " stiffeners " were absent.

Table: The percentages of milk fat were as follows :—

The percentages of milk fat were as follows :—

40 to 45 per cent.1 sample.
45 to 50 „4 samples
50 to 55 „5 „
55 to 60 ,,2 „

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SUMMARY OF WORK DONE DURING 1914.
By the Lady Sanitary Inspector.
The work done during 1914 has comprised the following :—
(1.) Inspection of workshops and laundries at which women are
employed.
(2.) Inspection of outworkers' premises.
(3.) Visiting cases of pulmonary and non-pulmonary tuberculosis.
(4.) Visiting cases of measles and other non-notifiable infectious
cases notified by the school authorities.
(5.) Visiting Special cases reported from hospitals, and other
agencies, etc.
(6.) Visiting to give instruction re management of infants.