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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
Yiewsley and West Drayton 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Yiewsley]
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In addition to the above inspections, sampling of foodswas also carried out and the results are shown hereunder:—
| Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsy Pork Roast | 36 | 16 | |
| Sausages | 44 | 32 | |
| Fish in Aspic | 1 | — | 1 |
| Cooked Meats | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Pate de fois | 3 | 3 | — |
| Pastry | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mayonnaise | 4 | 4 | — |
| Cheese | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Lobster | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh Meat | 2 | 2 | — |
| 135 | 85 | 50 |
Drinking Water from Aircraft:
52 samples of drinking water were taken from Aircraft during the year and details of these are as follows:—
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Taken from fixed tank system | 4 | |
| Taken from portable flasks | 17 | |
| Taken from Bowsers | 6 | |
| Taken from Mains Water | 6 | — |
| Taken from Siphons | 19 | — |
| 52 | - |
Petroleum Installations:
There are four major petroleum storage depots, holding a total of
3,765,900 gallons of fuel, which were licensed for the year, and approval in
principal has been given for a fifth major installation.
Fumes and Noise from Aircraft:
Complaints of fumes and particularly of noise from aircraft are still
voiced loudly by complainants and although many high level meetings have
taken place on this subject existing legislation does not seem to offer any
remedy.
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