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Walthamstow 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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MEDICAL CASES
During 1960, nine cases claiming rehousing priority for
tuberculosis were investigated and reported upon. Of these six
cases were added to the list.
The position at the end of 1960 was as follows:
| Class I | Class 2 | Class 3 | Class 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On list at end of 1959 | 1 | - | 9 | ||
| Added to list during 1960 | 1/3 | 2/3 | 2/8 | 1/1 | 1/15 |
| Rehoused or removed from list during 1960 | |||||
| On list at end of 1960 | 2/1 | 1/2 | -/8 | 1/- | 4/11 |
In addition to the tuberculosis cases, twenty-nine other
cases were recorded as needing special consideration on medical
grounds and seventy-one on general housing grounds.
F. - INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Designated Milk
During the year ninety samples of milk were submitted to the
Counties Laboratories for bacteriological examination, including
Phosphatase, Methylene Blue and Turbidity tests.
These samples of milk were mainly taken from roundsmen
during the course of delivery, or on arrival at schools. They
include the bimonthly sampling of the two dairymen holding
Pasteuriser's Licences.
The following table gives details of samples of milk taken:-
| Grade | No. of Samples | Satisfactory Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pasteurised | 45 | 45 |
| Sterilised | 5 | 5 |
| Tuberculin Tested Pasteurised | 40 | 40 |
| Totals | 90 | 90 |
The Milk (Special Designat ion) (Pasteurised and Steri1ised Milk)
Regulations, 1949 and 1953,
The Milk (Special Designation) (Raw Milk) Regulations, 1949.
Licences for the sale of milk under Special Designations
were granted as follows.