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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
Heston and Isleworth 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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UNSOUND FOOD, 1923.
| cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Meat | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Total quantity surrendered | 2 | 3 | 10 |
INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
General Remarks.
Scarlet Fever incidence was comparatively low. That of
Diphtheria on the other hand was considerably higher than last
year. Heston had a comparatively larger proportion of cases, many
of which were discovered aa the result of swabbing.
Six cases of Enteric Fever were reported, but investigation
failed to reveal any positive source of infection.
The one case of Anthrax occurred in a soldier who was
transferred from Feltham to the Hounslow Barracks, en route
for Millbank.