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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
Enfield 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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A report thereon, kindly supplied by R. Robinson, Esq., Chief
Officer of the Public Control Department, follows:—
List of samples purchased during the year ended 31st December, 1935:
| Article. | Taken. | Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 216 | 2 |
| Milk, Sterilized | 6 | — |
| Arrowroot | 2 | — |
| Butter | 3 | — |
| Chocolate | 1 | — |
| Cinnamon | 1 | — |
| Gin | 1 | — |
| Ground Rice | 1 | — |
| Hake | 5 | 1 |
| Lemon Sole | 1 | 1 |
| Meat | 2 | — |
| Minced Beef | 1 | — |
| Mustard | 2 | — |
| Sausages | 9 | — |
| Whisky | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 258 | 5 |
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER, INFECTIOUS
AND OTHER DISEASES.
Diphtheria was more prevalent than during the previous year,
and two deaths occurred.
There were altogether 77 cases.
During 1934 there were 37 cases, with no mortality.
PUBLIC HEALTH (SMALLPOX) PREVENTION
REGULATIONS, 1917.
No primary vaccinations or revaccinations were done by me
during the year.
NOTIFIABLE DISEASES DURING THE YEAR 1935.
The following table shows the cases of infectious diseases
notified during the year, and the number of deaths that occurred.