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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

Battersea 1923

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1923

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Table: One sample of vinegar was reported against as under:—

One sample of vinegar was reported against as under:—

Case No.Nature of Report.
9127% deficient in acetic acid
One prescription was reported against, as follows:—
Case No.Nature of Report.
86717% deficient in potassium iodide.

Table: The 2 samples reported against under the heading Other Articles " were as follows:—

The 2 samples reported against under the heading Other Articles " were as follows:—

Case No.Nature of Sample.Nature of Report.
893Fish Paste10.0 grains of Boric Acid per lb.
894Sausages12.2 „ „

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In conclusion I have to report that the total adulteration
during the quarter amounted, for formal samples, to 7.2 per cent.;
for informal samples, to 0.0 per cent.; and for all samples, to 5.3
per cent.
Second Quarter.—The following statement shews the nature
of the samples submitted, and the result of analysis, the details of
Drugs and " Other Articles " being given below:—

Table: General Statement.

General Statement.

Examined.Adulterated.
Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
Butter43842011
Cheese10—100—0
Cocoa6—60—0
Margarine6—60—0
Milk182—18215—15
Milk (Separated)4—41—1
Drugs549325
Other Articles292655099
Total24668314191231

Table: Drugs.

Drugs.

Examined.Adulterated.
Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
Cream of Tartar549325
Total549325