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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
Leyton 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SUMMARY OF CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 6,550 | Nil | 523 | 23,190 | 28,668 |
| Number inspected | 6,550 | Nil | 523 | 23,190 | 28,668 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis :— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 1 | Nil | 1 | 2 | 58 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 3,515 | Nil | 18 | 1,976 | 8,223 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 53.68 | Nil | 3.65 | 8.53 | 28.88 |
| Tuberculosis only :— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 21 | Nil | 6 | Nil | 187 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 484 | Nil | 6 | Nil | 3,722 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 7.71 | Nil | 2.29 | Nil | 13.63 |
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
Thirty-seven persons were licensed as slaughtermen during
the year. One application was refused by the Council owing to
lack of information as to the qualifications of the person concerned.
Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.
Eight hundred and eight visits were made to butchers' shops.
Fifteen letters were sent and 37 verbal notices given in respect of
minor infringements, but it was not found necessary to take any
Statutory action during the year.
Bakehouses.
One hundred and fifty-four visits were made to the 40 registered
bakehouses. Thirty letters were sent and 11 verbal notices given
in respect of minor infringements, and these were remedied without
the service of Statutory notices.
Restaurants, Dining Rooms and Kitchens.
Two hundred and seventy-two inspections of premises and
utensils were made. Twenty-seven letters were sent and 15 verbal
cautions given in respect of unsatisfactory conditions.