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City of London 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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Nenereal Diseases.
| Sessions held daily except Sunday | M. | F. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Attendances | — | — | 23,402 | |
| New few Patients | 512 | 86 | 598 | |
Bacteriological Examinations.
The following specimens were examined during the year.
| Specimen. | Disease suspected. | Result. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | ||
| Sputum | Tuberculosis | 1 | |
| Throat Swabbing . | Diphtheria | - | 1 |
| Wasserman Tests. | Venereal Disease | 2 | |
| Faeces | Vermes | - | 1 |
Diphtheria Anti-Toxin.
Quantity provided to private practitioners Nil.
MEAT INSPECTION.
Amount of meat delivered at Smithfield Market 38,331 tons
Count of meat seized by Meat Inspectors at Smithfield
Market:- 57 tons. 5 cwts. 3 qrs. 15 lbs,
Amount of meat seized by Meat Inspectors at Cold Stores,
Leadenhall Market & City shops:- 17 tons. 5 cwts. 2 qrs. 9 lbs.
No. of Prosecutions instituted:- Nil.
No. of Demonstrations and Instructions in Meat Inspection:- Nil,
No. of Naval Officers receiving instruction in Meat Inspection:- Nil,
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924.
The improvement in carriage of meat noted in past reports has
been maintained, although of course the quantities carried are very
much less.
PREMISES THERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND OFFERED FOR SALE.
All these premises are subject to regular inspection.
Inspections have been made and without exception all criticisms have
received immediate attention,
ITINERANT FOOD VENDORS.
Constant inspections of barrows and of itinerant food vendors
have been made and the issue of cautionary letters has resulted in a
marked improvement in the general condition of this class of trade,
FOOD INSPECTION,
The food delivered at riverside wharves and at other premises
in the City has consisted of the customary varieties, and has been the
subject of constant inspection. 302 tons 17 cwts. 1 qr. 21 lbs. were
condemned as unfit for human consumption. 296 tons 16 cwts. 2 qrs.
0 lbs. of this food was utilised for stock-feeding, fertilizing or
manufacturing purposes. The remainder, consisting of 6 tons 0 cwts,
3 qrs. 21 lbs. was destroyed on the sites on which it was condemned,
either being useless for animal feeding purposes, or else the
individual quantities were so small as not to warrant the use of
petrol in transport.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
547 samples have been submitted to the Public Analyst for
examination. 11 of these were formal samples and 536 were informal
samples. 11 samples were reported against.
The percentage of adulterated samples was 2.0