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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

East Barnet 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]

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baited when 19 partial "takes" were found. There were no complete
"takes" of poison bait.
From the above result it is indicated that the sewers of the area
are not seriously rat infested.
Insect Control
The number of complaints that are being received regarding
infestations by various types of insects, not necessarily fleas and bugs,
is increasing. In these cases assistance and advice are given and where
necessary insecticides are supplied free of charge.
The number of verminous premises which have been treated
during the year is extremely low, and the existence of fleas and bugs
in houses in this area is now rare.

Table: FOOD AND DRUGSThe following table shows the various types of food and drugs sampled during the year and the results of the analyses:—

FOOD AND DRUGS

The following table shows the various types of food and drugs sampled during the year and the results of the analyses:—

Samples AnalysedSamples Unsatisfactory
Amoniated Tincture of Quinine22
Butter1
Buttered Brazils1
Buttermints1
Butterscotch1
Buttered Toast1
Camphorated Oil1
Cheese Spread1
Chicken, Minced1
Coconut, Desiccated1
Condiment, Non-Brewed1
Compound Glycerine of Thymol1
Crab, Dressed1
Cream1
Cream of Tartar1
Curry Powder1
Dripping1
Energen Rolls1
Epsom Salts1
Flavourings2
Flour, Self Raising2
Fruit Syrup1
Gelatine1
Ginger, Ground1
Glauber Salts1
Glycerine1
Mixed Herbs1
Horseradish Sauce1
Ice Lollies21
Jam, Apple & Raspberry1
Jam, Apricot1
Lard3
Lemon Drink21
Margarine (containing 10% butter)2
Margarine (Labelled 25% cream)11
Marzipan1