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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 1955
[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 the year and returned as genuine were as under
| Month | Number | Total Solids | Milk Fat | Non-Fatty Solids. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 12.50% | 3.64% | 8.86% |
| February | 8 | 12.19% | 3.43% | 8.76% |
| March | 4 | 12.23% | 3.42% | 8.81% |
| April | 8 | 12.18% | 3.38% | 8.80% |
| May | - | - | - | - |
| June | - | - | - | - |
| July | 8 | 12.082% | 3.375% | 8.707% |
| August | 16 | 12.13% | 3.51% | 8.62% |
| September | 8 | 12.47% | 3.68% | 8.79% |
| October | 15 | 12.62% | 3.73% | 8.89% |
| November | 8 | 12.55% | 3.65% | 8.90% |
| December | 12 | 12.355% | 3.566% | 8.789% |
The average composition of the whole of the 97 samples of milk
received during the year and returned as genuine was as under
Total Milk Solids 12.33%
Milk Fat 3.538%
Non-Fatty Solids 8.792%