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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
Stoke Newington 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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MILK
The average composition of the samples of milk submitted during each month of year and returned as genuine was as under:-
| Month | Number | Total Solids | Milk Fat | Non-Fatty Solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 12.25% | 3.45% | 8.80% |
| February | 14 | 12.31 | 3.50% | 8.81% |
| March | 13 | 12.26% | 3.47% | 8.79% |
| April | 12 | 12.28% | 3.52% | 8.76% |
| May | 12 | 12.34% | 3.50% | 8.84% |
| June | 32 | 12.32% | 3.41% | 8.91% |
| July | 21 | 12.25% | 3.46% | 8.79% |
| August | 8 | 12.41% | 3.63% | 8.78% |
| September | 12 | 12.45% | 3.54% | 8.90% |
| October | 17 | 12.72% | 3.80% | 8.92% |
| November | 8 | 12.88% | 3.91% | 8.97% |
| December | 9 | 12.65% | 3.75% | 8.90% |
The average composition of the whole of the 159 samples of milk
received during the year and returned as genuine was as under:-
Total Milk Solids 12.42%
Milk Fat 3.58%
Non-Fatty Solids 8.84%