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
Beddington and Wallington 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | — | 10 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | — | 10 |
| — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | *3 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | 30 |
| — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | — |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | — |
*Emergency slaughter.
FOOD PREMISES.
Number of visits to food-preparing places 885
Number of defects discovered and remedied 17
Destroyed or released for suitable disposal: —
| Tons | cwts. | qtrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 50 | 15 | — | — |
| Cocoa and chocolate | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Sugar confectionery | 14 | 11 | — | — |