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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

Mitcham 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]

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33
DAIRIES
There is one registered dairy and pasteurising establishment
within the district.
During the year six visits of inspection were paid.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
There are two registered slaughterhouses in the Borough;
68 visits have been paid.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933
Seven licences were issued to slaughtermen in accordance
with the requirements of the above Act.

Table: MEAT INSPECTION Carcases Inspected and Condemned

MEAT INSPECTION Carcases Inspected and Condemned

Cattle, excluding cowsCowsSheep and LambsPigs
Number killed...1 Calf...170
Number inspected...1 Calf...170
All diseases except tuberculosis:
Whole carcases condemned............
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned.........6
Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis.........3.53
Tuberculosis only:
Whole carcases condemned............
Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned.........3
Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis.........1.76

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FOOD PREPARING FACTORIES
There are 17 factories which are engaged in the manufacture
and preparation of food products. All of these have been
systematically visited.