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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
Barking 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Publicity was given to the danger of bathing in the river, and the Port of
. London Authority was advised of the circumstances.
It is to be deplored that a river should run through Barking so foul as to give
typhoid to people who unfortunately swim in it.
26. RAINFALL.
The rainfall for the year ended December 31st, 1932, was 22.47 inches. Rain
fell on 196 days throughout the period in question.
27. ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT RADIATION.
One of the most significant facts that the public arc learning is that the ultraviolet
rays in sunlight are the vital rays.
It is further becoming more generally recognised that measurement of such
light rays gives an indication of any atmospheric pollution.
With the very kindly co-operation of the Borough Librarian—Mr. F. W. McLaren—who undertook the actual work,
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The apparatus used was that designed by Professor Leonard Hill, known as
the " test by fading " instrument.
The biologically active ultra-violet rays are measured by the fading of a
standard solution of acetone and methylene blue.