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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
Chigwell 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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The following animals were slaughtered during the year:—
CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Killed | 171 | Nil. | 148 | 1,276 | 489 |
| Number Inspected | 171 | Nil. | 148 | 1,276 | 489 |
| All Diseases except Tuberculosis. Whole carcases condemned | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | 1 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 13 | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | Nil |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 7.60 | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | .20 |
| Tuberculosis only. Whole carcases condemned | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 3 | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 1.75 | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. | Nil. |
In addition 1, 6 lb. tin of corned beef and 2 tins of chicken were condemned
as unfit for human consumption.
There are 10 Bakehouses in the district and all these are
kept in good condition.
Number of visits—106.
There are four Fish Friers in the urban district and the premises
are in good order.
Number of visits—14.
The food shops are kept under observation.