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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

Richmond upon Thames 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: Carcases Inspected and Condemned.

Carcases Inspected and Condemned.

Cattle, excluding Cows.Cows.Calves.Sheep and Lambs.Pigs,
Number killed (if known)26...712560
Number inspected26...712560
All Diseases except Tuberculosis.
Whole carcases condemned...............
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned3............
Percentage of the number in spected affected with disease other than tuberculosis115%.........
Tuberculosis only.
Whole carcases condemned...............
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned .3.........8
Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis11.5%.........13-3%

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Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
The duties in connection with these Acts have been carried
out in the Borough by the inspector acting under the County
Council. The County Medical Officer of Health has kindly furnished
the following particulars for 1938.