London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Newington 1898
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the Parish of St. Mary, Newington, London
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| Article. | Samples taken. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Percentage of Adulteration. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 370 | 326 | 44 | 119 |
| Butter | 301 | 264 | 37 | 12.2 |
| Coffee | 8 | 6 | 2 | 250 |
| Gin | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16.6 |
| Hum | 1 | 1 | None. | None. |
| Whisky | 15 | 13 | 2 | 13.3 |
| Pepper | 16 | 16 | None. | None. |
| Olive Oil | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1l.l |
| Mustard | 32 | 32 | None. | None. |
| Margarine | .. | .. | ,, | ,, |
| Ginger | 3 | 3 | ,, | ,, |
| Lard | 2 | 2 | ,, | ,, |
| Vinegar | 5 | 5 | ,, | ,, |
| Powdered Rhubarb | 5 | 5 | ,, | ,, |
| Ground Rice | 1 | 1 | ,, | ,, |
| Spirits of Nitre | 5 | 5 | ,, | ,, |
| Ale | 3 | 3 | ,, | ,, |
| Bread | 1 | 1 | ,, | ,, |
| Fluid Extract of Beef | 2 | 2 | ,, | ,, |
| Flour | 2 | 2 | ,, | ,, |
| Cake | 2 | 2 | ,, | ,, |
| Coltsfoot Rock | 1 | 1 | ,, | ,, |
| Gregory's Powder | 4 | 4 | 100.0 | |
| Cheese | 1 | 1 | None. | |
| Soda Water | 1 | 1 | ||
| Lime Water | 1 | 1 | ,, | ,, |
| Milk of Sulphur | 1 | 1 | ,, | ,, |
| Laudanum | 1 | 1 | ,, | ,, |
| Total | 799 | 708 | 91 | 11.4 |