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Heston and Isleworth 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Milk.
Of the 23 samples of milk reported against, 17 were informal
samples.
The six formal samples of milk reported against were all
deficient in non-fatty solids to the extent of 2% only.
Separated Milk.
One sample of separated milk contained boric acid, and the
vendor was prosecuted and fined £2.
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 4 | 3 | 18 | |
| Bacon | 3 | 0½ | ||
| Meat | 5 | 3 | o½ | |
| Fish | 5 | 2 | 24 | |
| Butter | 5½ | |||
| Total quantity surrendered, 17 cwts., 0 qrs., 20½ lbs. | ||||
INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
General Remarks.
The chief illnesses which have affected the district have been
Influenza of the mild type with a certain iucrease in the
accompanying Pneumonia and to a comparatively small amount of
Diarrhoea and Sickness, this latter being extremely small compared
to what was anticipated in view of the exceptionally hot summer.
The table on page 39 sets forth by months the number of
cases of infectious diseases notified during the year, 1921.
It will be observed on reference to this table that there were
220 cases of Scarlet Fever notified during 1921. This disease has
been more prevalent in the district in common with others in the
Greater London area, since 1919.
During the year there were 6 return cases of this disease, all
the originating ones having been treated at Mogden Isolation
Hospital.