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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
Wandsworth 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Principal Business | No. of Premises | No. of Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Grocers | 151 | 325 |
| Hairdressers | 38 | 70 |
| Drug Stores | 32 | 54 |
| Ironmongers, Paint and Colourmen | 95 | 213 |
| Nurserymen | 4 | 12 |
| Garages | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 322 | 677 |
Statement of Work Done under the Food and Drugs,
(Adulteration) Act, 1928.
During the year 2,002 samples of foods and drugs were submitted
to the Public Analyst for analysis. Of these 1,002 were
submitted as official samples while 1,000 were purchased unofficially
as test for informal samples. 46 or 4.5 per cent. of the official
samples, and seven or 0.7 per cent. of the unofficial samples were
found to be adulterated or not up to standard. The total adulterations
reported were 53 or 2.6 per cent. of the samples submitted.