Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1956

Bermondsey 1956

Published: 1957
Author: Connan, D. M.
Pages: 66
Tables: 61

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POPULATION

Census Estimate of Registrar-General
1931 1951 to 30th June, 1955 to 30th June, 1956
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The figures have been supplied by the Superintendent Registrar.

Year No. Rate
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INFANTILE MORTALITY

Year Whole Borough London
No. of Deaths Rate per 1,000 Births No. of Deaths Rate per 1,000 Births
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TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1946.

Year Whole Borough London
No. Rate No. Rate

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VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1956 AND PREVIOUS YEARS.

Year 1	Population estimated to Middle of each Year 2	Births		Total Deaths registered in the District				Total Deaths in Hospitals in the District 9	Deaths of Non-Residents registered in the District 10	Deaths of Residents regisstered beyond the District 11	Net Deaths at all Ages belonging to the District
		No. 3	Rate 4	Under 1 Year of Age		At all Ages					No. 12	Rate 13
		No. 3	Rate 4	No. 5	Rate per 1,000 Births registered 6	No. 7	Rate 8				No. 12	Rate 13

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CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1956.

Causes of Death Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District
All Ages 0-4 5-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-74 75 & over
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CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1956—continued.

Causes of Death Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District
All Ages 0-4 5-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-74 75 & over
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INFANTILE MORTALITY. Deaths from Stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age, 1956.

Cause of Death Under 1 week 1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks 3-4 weeks Total under 1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months Total under 1 year
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Births.

Registered— Total Males Females
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Deaths

Total Males Females
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Maternal Deaths.

Deaths. Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births
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Death Rate of Infants under 1 year of age.

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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1950.

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE	NUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIED												Saints	Neckinger	Central	Tunnel	Dockyard	Park	Raymouth	South	Thorburn	Willow Walk	South West	Abbey	Leather Market	Total	Total Cases removed to Hospital
	At all Ages	At Ages—Year
	At all Ages	0 to 1	1 to 5	5 to 10	10 to 15	15 to 20	20 to 25	25 to 35	35 to 45	45 to 55	55 to 65	65 & upwards

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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1947-1956.

Notifiable Disease. 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956
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TABLE I TUBERCULOSIS, 1956—NEW CASES AND DEATHS

AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS
Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary
M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F.
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TABLE II TUBERCULOSIS, 1956—NOTIFICATION REGISTER

Respiratory System Other Forms
Males Females Males Females

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Summary of Tuberculosis Notification during the period from the 1st January, 1956, to the 31st December, 1956.

Age Periods	Formal Notifications
	Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis
	0 to 1	1 to 2	2 to 5	5 to 10	10 to 15	15 to 20	20 to 25	25 to 35	35 to 45	45 to 55	55 to 65	65 to 75	75 and upwards	Total (all ages)

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New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise has by formal notification:—

Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 2 2 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 to 75 75 and upwards Total
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HOUSING ACT, 1936—OVERCROWDING The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—
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ERADICATION OF BED BUGS The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1956:—

Disinfested
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REGISTERED PREMISES—

Premises Number on Register at end of 1956 Number of Inspections Number of Prosecutions
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SMOKE NUISANCES—
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WATER SUPPLY TO TENEMENT HOUSES—
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SALE OF FOOD—
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RAG, FLOCK AM) OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:-
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DRAINAGE WORK Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1956:—
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WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1956

Mr. Knott Mr. Whitelock Mr. Weightman Mr. Smith TOTALS

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FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES HOMEWORK

NATURE OF WORK	Section 110			Section 111
NATURE OF WORK	Number of out-workers in August list required by Section 110 (1) (c)	Number of cases of default in sending lists to the Council	Number of prosecutions for failure to supply lists	Number of instances of work in unwholesome premises	Notices served	Prosecutions

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FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES INSPECTION

Premises Number on Register Number of
Inspections Written Notices Occupiers Prosecuted

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DEFECTS FOUND

Particulars	Number of Cases in which Defects were found				Number of defects in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted
Particulars	Found	Remedied	Referred to H.M. Inspector	Referred by H.M. Inspector

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BAKEHOUSES

In Use Not in Use
Underground Above ground Above ground Underground
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HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1956:—

Disposal Loads tons cwts. qrs.
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OFFENSIVE TRADES The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—
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CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
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WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR
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Factories (with mechanical power).
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Factories (without mechanical power).
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Workplaces.
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RODENT CONTROL Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

Type of Property
Local Authority Dwelling Houses All other (including Business and Industrial) Total
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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATION, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955. Sixty-five samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.

Article Examined No. of Samples Purpose of Examination Result Action
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Article Examined No. of Samples Purpose of Examination Result Action
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Article Examined No. of Samples Purpose of Examination Result Action
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SECTION 14, FOOd & DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES

Inspections
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FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS
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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) (PASTEURISED AND STERILISED) REGULATIONS, 1949 During the year under report the following licences were granted:— Dealers' Licences.
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For Chemical (i.e., Fat and non-Fatty Solids Analysis).
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For Bacteriological Examination.
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For Examination under Milk (Special Designations) Regulations.
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1. Bacterial Count.
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2. Presence of B. Coli.
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3. Methylene Blue Grading.
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FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 846 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 25 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

No. Date purchased Sample Infringement Remarks
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No. Date purchased Sample Infringement Remarks

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Country of Origin	Type of Egg	Quantity Imported				Number of Samples Taken	Number of Samples found to be Contaminated	Quantity of Contaminated Egg
Country of Origin	Type of Egg	T.	C.	Q.	L.	Number of Samples Taken	Number of Samples found to be Contaminated	T.	C.	Q.	L.

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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 Legal proceedings taken as result of complaints made by members of the public.

Date Offence Result

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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48.

	Disposed of for purposes other than human food				Destroyed				Removed for sorting under Sanitary Authority				Re-exported
	Weight				Weight				Weight				Weight
	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.

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PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS, 1937/48—continued.

	Disposed of for purposes other than human food				Destroyed				Removed for sorting under Sanitary Authority				Re-exported
	Weight				Weight				Weight				Weight
	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.

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WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1956

VISITS Mr. Butchur Mr. Tapsfield Mr. Campbell Mr. Hancock Totals

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Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur-Dioxide

Month	Smoke Expressed in mgs. per cubic metre		Sulphur dioxide Expressed in parts per million
Month	Monthly Average	Highest Daily Average	Monthly Average	Highest Daily Average

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Matter deposited in tons per square mile

Month Grange Road Brunel Road
Rainfall ins. Matter deposited in tons per sq. ml. Rainfall ins. Matter deposited in tons per sq. ml.
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Street Markets.

AGE PERIODS	NEW CASES				DEATHS
	Pulmonary		Non-Pulmonary		Pulmonary		Non-Pulmonary
	M.	F.	M.	F.	M.	F.	M.	F.

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POPULATION

The figures have been supplied by the Superintendent Registrar.

INFANTILE MORTALITY

TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1946.

VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1956 AND PREVIOUS YEARS.

CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1956.

CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1956—continued.

INFANTILE MORTALITY. Deaths from Stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age, 1956.

Births.

Deaths

Maternal Deaths.

Death Rate of Infants under 1 year of age.

CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1950.

CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1947-1956.

TABLE I TUBERCULOSIS, 1956—NEW CASES AND DEATHS

TABLE II TUBERCULOSIS, 1956—NOTIFICATION REGISTER

Summary of Tuberculosis Notification during the period from the 1st January, 1956, to the 31st December, 1956.

New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise has by formal notification:—

HOUSING ACT, 1936—OVERCROWDING The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—

ERADICATION OF BED BUGS The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1956:—

REGISTERED PREMISES—

SMOKE NUISANCES—

WATER SUPPLY TO TENEMENT HOUSES—

SALE OF FOOD—

RAG, FLOCK AM) OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:-

DRAINAGE WORK Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1956:—

WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1956

FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES HOMEWORK

FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES INSPECTION

DEFECTS FOUND

BAKEHOUSES

HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1956:—

OFFENSIVE TRADES The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—

CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS

WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR

Factories (with mechanical power).

Factories (without mechanical power).

Workplaces.

RODENT CONTROL Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATION, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955. Sixty-five samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.

SECTION 14, FOOd &amp; DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES

FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS

MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) (PASTEURISED AND STERILISED) REGULATIONS, 1949 During the year under report the following licences were granted:— Dealers' Licences.

For Chemical (i.e., Fat and non-Fatty Solids Analysis).

For Bacteriological Examination.

For Examination under Milk (Special Designations) Regulations.

1. Bacterial Count.

2. Presence of B. Coli.

3. Methylene Blue Grading.

FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 846 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 25 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 Legal proceedings taken as result of complaints made by members of the public.

PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48.

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS, 1937/48—continued.

WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1956

Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur-Dioxide

Matter deposited in tons per square mile

Street Markets.

SECTION 14, FOOd & DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES