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
Kingston upon Thames 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The following table, prepared in the form suggested in the Ministry of Health circular, shows the numbers of carcases inspected and condemned.
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep & Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 17 | — | 16 | 372 | 2,190 |
| Number inspected | 17 | — | 16 | 372 | 2,190 |
| ALL DISEASES EXCEPT TUBERCULOSIS Whole carcases condemned | — | - | — | — | 4 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | 22 |
| Percentage of the number nspected affected with disease other than tuber-culosis | — | — | — | — | 1.18 |
| TUBERCULOSIS ONLY Whole carcases condemned | - | - | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | - | — | — | 67 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 11.76 | — | — | — | 3.05 |
Visits were also made to the markets and all other
places where foodstuffs are handled or prepared, such as
restaurants, sausage making rooms, ice cream premises, etc.
In all 1,236 visits were made to food premises.
(C) UNSOUND FOOD.
The following is a list of foodstuffs examined and
condemned during the year.