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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
Fulham 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Ba ct erological Examination of Ice Cream.
One hundred samples of Ice Cream were purchased by the Sampling Officer during 1948, 97 of which were subjected to the Methylene Blue Test and graded as follows :-
| Provisional Grade. | Number of Samples. |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 2 |
The remaining three samples, which contained colouring
matter and were subjected to a plate count, gave satisfactory
results.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1933 etc.
This Act and the Poison Rules regulate the sale of Part II
poisons, and the local authority is required to keep a register
of all persons licensed to sell such poisons.
At 1st January, 1943, there were 114 persons so licensed,
and during the year 1948, 34 names were added, making a total of
148 names on the register at 31st December, 1948
Nineteen samples of Part II poisons were purchased by the
Sampling Officer during 1948 and submitted to the Public Analyst,
but none calls for special comment.
Rag Flock. The sale and use of Rag Flock is regulated by Section
136 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, and by Regulations
of the Ministry of Health.
During 1948, five samples of Rag Flock were procured by the
Sampling Officer, all of which complied with the Regulations.
Water Supply. The Metropolitan Water Board are the responsible
authority for supplies of water in fulham; no well waters are used
for drinking or culinary purposes. No complaints were received
during the year.
PREVALENCE OF AND CONTROL OVER INFECTIOUS
AND OTHER DISEASES
Smallpox. Contacts of Smallpox numbering 47 were kept under
observation during the year. No cases occurred in the Borough.
Scabies, Treatment for Scabies was arranged for 47 men, 58 women,
and 37 children. All cases were followed up, to ensure that
contacts received appropriate treatments.
Other conditions. Treatment was given for 5 men, 22 women, and 10
children who were infested with pediculi capitis. Close contact
with the hairdressers in the Borough is maintained, and some of
the girls and women had been referred by them.
Cancer. The percentage of deaths from this cause was 19.5, an
increase over last year's figure of 16.9.
Notifiable Diseases. The following table shows the number of cases
notified during 1948 (corrected figures), with the comparative
figures for 1947:-