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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
Leyton 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SUMMARY OF CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 7,109 | Nil | 658 | 21,974 | 27,323 |
| Number inspected | 7,109 | Nil | 658 | 21,974 | 27,323 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis :— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 4 | Nil | 1 | 7 | 106 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 3,729 | Nil | 9 | 2,451 11.19 | 8,213 30.45 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 52.51 | Nil | 1.52 | ||
| Tuberculosis only:— | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 22 | Nil | 0 | Nil | 248 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 650 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 4,207 16.30 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 9.45 | Nil | .30 | Nil |
Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.
Seven hundred and forty-seven visits were made to butchers'
shops. Twenty-two letters were sent and 26 verbal notices given
in respect of minor infringements, but it was not found necessary
to take any Statutory action during the year.
Bakehouses.
One hundred visits were made to the 40 registered bakehouses.
Ten letters were sent and 12 verbal notices given in respect of
minor infringements, and these were remedied without the service
of Statutory notices.
Restaurants, Dining Rooms and Kitchens.
Two hundred and eighty-eight inspections of premises and
utensils were made. Twenty-nine letters were sent and 30 verbal
cautions given in respect of unsatisfactory conditions.
Public Houses.
Thirty-six visits were made to public houses for inspections
as to cleanliness of the premises, cellars, pumps, utensils, etc.
Nine letters were sent and 4 verbal cautions given in respect of
unsatisfactory conditions.