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
Stepney 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Table A.-
| Number of Samples. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Percentage Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Ointment | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Jam | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Lemon Squash | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Gelatine | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Honey | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Sauce | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Seidlitz Powders | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Dried Milk | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Minced Meat | 2 | - | 2 | 100.0 |
| Diabetic Flour | 1 | - | 1 | 100.0 |
| Margarine and Butter (blended) | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| 1,518 | 1,483 | 35 | 2.3 |
Table B shows the number of samples analysed and the number found to
be adulterated during the past ten years.
Table B.
| Year. | Number of Samples. | Number Adulterated. | Percentage Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 1,402 | 86 | 6.1 |
| 1922 | 1,417 | 78 | 5.5 |
| 1923 | 1,398 | 27 | 1.9 |
| 1924 | 1,456 | 45 | 3.1 |
| 1925 | 1,378 | 44 | 3.2 |
| 1926 | 1,341 | 37 | 2.8 |
| 1927 | 1,292 | 42 | 3.3 |
| 1928 | 1,528 | 68 | 4.5 |
| 1929 | 1,537 | 63 | 4.1 |
| 1930 | 1,518 | 35 | 2.3 |