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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
Deptford 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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Frequency of Sampling.—A total of 521 samples, formal and
informal, were taken for chemical analysis during the year, equivalent
to 5 samples per 1,000 of the population.
The following is a statement of the sampling done and results obtained in 1937:—
| Total. | Number Adulterated. | Percentage of samples adulterated.* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal samples | 323 | 28 | 8.7 % |
| Informal samples | 182 | 11 | 6.0% |
| Imported Food samples | 16 | 3 | 18.7 % |
| Total | 521 | 42 | 8.1 % |
*Including incorrect labelling.
The adulteration in respect of samples submitted for analysis during previous years is as follows:—
| Year. | Number of Samples taken. | Percentage Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 604 | 1•8 |
| 1929 | 590 | 1•8 |
| 1930 | 550 | 3•5 |
| 1931 | 507 | 2•6 |
| 1932 | 500 | 1•4 |
| 1933 | 500 | 1•4 |
| 1934 | 500 | 2•8 |
| 1935 | 536 | 7•1 |
| 1936 | 536 | 6•7 |
The following is a statement of the samples purchased and submitted
for analysis during 1937.