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
Twickenham 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Type of Sample No, Taken Result
or Specimen
Ice Cream (Including Ice Lollies) 56 54 - Grade I ) 2 - Grade II)Satisfactory
Water 35 31 - Satisfactory 4 - Unsatisfactory
Faeces 195
Throat Swabs 50
Miscellaneous 8
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47
National Assistance (Amendment)Act, 1951
It was not necessary during 1963 to remove to suitable
premises any person in need of care and attention.
Mortuary
The number of bodies admitted to the Mortuary during the
year was 429.
15