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
Wandsworth 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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The nature of the reports issued in respect to the informal samples returned as adulterated is as follows:—
| Case No. | Nature of Sample. | Nature of Report. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 91 | Boric Ointment | Contains excess Boric Acid |
| 209 | Tinned Fish | Contains excess Tin |
| 215 | Boric Ointment | Contains excess Boric Acid |
| 209 | Lemonade Powder | Made with Tartaric Acid |
| 710 | Ditto | Ditto Ditto |
| 982 | Tapioca | 100 % Sago |
The average composition of the Milks, returned as genuine, during each month is given below :—
| Month. | Samples | Total solids. | Milk fat. | Non-faty solids. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 12.31 % | 3.55 % | 8.76 % |
| February | 114 | 12.19 % | 3.45 % | 8.74 % |
| March | 60 | 12.23 % | 3.47 % | 8.76 % |
| April | 64 | 12.21 % | 3.47 % | 8.74 % |
| May | 86 | 12.23 % | 3.43 % | 8.80 % |
| June | 111 | 12.17% | 3.38% | 8.79% |
| July | 31 | 12.18% | 3.43% | 8.75% |
| August | 135 | 12.19% | 3.46% | 8.73% |
| September | 75 | 12.38% | 3.56% | 8.82% |
| October | 80 | 12.67% | 3.75% | 8.92% |
| November | 78 | 12.74% | 3.87% | 8.78% |
| December | 98 | 12.72% | 3.98% | 8.81% |