London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Orpington 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Fifty-eight samples of graded milk were taken at tlie place
of production and submitted for examination. In addition, six
samples of graded milk were collected from public institutions
for examination.
MEAT.
The following Table shows the number of carcases killed,
the number inspected, and the amount of meat destroyed as
being unfit for human consumption.
MEAT.—CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 180 | 14 | 174 | 1166 | 3963 |
| Number inspected | 180 | 14 | 174 | 1166 | 3963 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis: Whole carcases condemned | ... | ... | ... | ... | 6 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 14 | 1 | ... | 4 | 54 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with diseases other than Tuberculosis | 7.7 | 7.14 | ... | 0.34 | 1.51 |
| TUBERCULOSIS ONLY. Whole carcases condemned | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | 8 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 11 | 6 | ... | ... | 81 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 6.6 | 5.0 | ... | ... | 2.24 |
FACTORIES.
There are 171 Factories and Workplaces within the
District.