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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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39
Milk (Special Designations) Order 1936.
No. of samples of milk taken for analysis during the
year 33
No. of samples found to be satisfactory 31
Applications granted for the renewal of licences to
sell Special Designated Milk:—
Pasteurised Milk 17
Tuberculin Tested Milk 9
Applications granted for the renewal of Pasteurisers'
licences 1
Supplementary Licences granted 1
(Civilians only).
| Disease. | Total Cases Notified. | Cases Admitted to Hospitals. | Total Deaths. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 16 | 14 | ... |
| Diphtheria | 1 | 1 | ... |
| Puerperal Pyrexia | 3 | 3 | ... |
| Pneumonia | 14 | 3 | 15 (all forms) |
| Erysipelas | 2 | ... | ... |
| Measles | 353 | 5 | ... |
| Whooping Cough | 75 | 2 | 1 |
| Malaria | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dysentery | 10 | 4 | ... |
| Total | 475 | 33 | 18 |