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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
Southgate 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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The following table shows the number of pigs slaughtered and examined, with carcases found to be affected with tuberculosis. :—
| No. of pigs examined. | No. found tuberculous. | Percentage, |
|---|---|---|
| 1,467 | 34 | 2.3 |
The duties under the Food and Drugs Acts are administered
by the Middlesex County Council.
The following are particulars of samples taken in the District during the last year :—
| Samples Taken. | Found Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 37 | 4 |
| Butter | 12 | — |
| Coffee | 3 | — |
| Cream | 3 | 1 |
| Spirits | 3 | — |
| Drugs | 10 | - |
| Total | 68 | 5 |
Offensive Trades.—The trades of Fish Frying and Rag
and Bone Dealer have, by order of the Local Government Board,
been made Offensive Trades.