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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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| Cattle excluding Cows | - Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | — | — | — | — | 93 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | — | 33 |
| All diseases except T.B. Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | — |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tuberculosis only— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | 3% |
Butchers' Shops.
There are 40 retail butchers' shops, but in no instance was
unsound meat exposed or prepared for sale ; 87 inspections were
carried out during the year.
Bakehouses.
There are no underground bakehouses, but 21 premises came
under inspection, calling for 64 visits.
Five of these premises required notices for cleansing, but
the standard generally is good.
Dairies and Cowsheds, Etc.
There are 24 farms, producing milk, and 33 dairies. These
called for 178 routine visits, and 77 samples were taken during
the year. Of the 24 farms, 12 are licensed to produce Tuberculin
Tested milk and 3 are licensed to produce Accredited Milk.
The following figures show the results of the Analyst's tests for cleanliness (Methylene Blue Test) :
| Designation. | No. of Samples | No. Passed | No. Failed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculin Tested | 60 | 51 | 9 |
| Accredited | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Mixed Milk | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The samples not complying with the test were followed up,
and, as a result of action taken, were remedied.