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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
Woolwich 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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time having expired, the door will be opened and the bottles removed
to the cooling tank and placed in water of about 120° F; cold water
will then be turned on, which will gradually reduce the temperature
of the bottles to about 53°. The bottles will then be ready for
delivery. Some will be taken by the Depot Assistant and delivered
by cart, and the others will be kept in the cooling tank until they
are fetched by messengers from the homes.
Full particulars will be obtained by one of the Lady Sanitary
Inspectors as to every child to whom the milk is supplied, and all
children will be frequently visited by the same Inspector. A fortnightly
record of the progress of each child will be kept in a register.
The Staff consists of a Manageress, and a Male and Female
Assistant.
modifications of the milk.
| Standard of Modification. | Age of Infant. | No. of Bottles per day. | Amount per Bottle in ounces. | Amount per day in ounces. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Under 1 month old | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| 1—2 months old | 9 | 3 | 27 | |
| 2—3 months old | 8 | 4 | 32 | |
| B | 3—6 months old | 7 | 5 | 35 |
| C | 6—9 months old | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 9—12 months old | 6 | 7 | 42 |
The following table, published by Dr. Newman, gives approximately the per centage composition of each modification compared with average human milk:—
| Human Milk. | Modification. A. | Modification. B. | Modification c. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Solids | 12.50 | 9.53 | 11.05 | 1249 |
| Fat | 3.70 | 2.51 | 3.28 | 3.80 |
| Proteids | 2.30 | 1.24 | 1.91 | 2.48 |
| Lactose | 6.20 | 5.49 | 5.45 | 5.56 |
| Ash | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.59 |