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Battersea 1927

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1927

Published
1928
Author
Lennane, G. Quin.
Pages
126
Tables
121

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121 tables in this report

  • Page 8
    Summary of Statistics, 1927.
  • Page 9
    The estimated population based upon the Registrar-General's figures, for the registration Sub-districts and for the nine Wards into which the Borough is divided, is set out in the following Table:-
    Registration Sub-Districts.Estimated Mid-Year Population, 1927.
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 10
    MARRIAGES. The marriages registered in Battersea during 1927 numbered 1,428. The marriage-rate (i.e., the number of persons married per 1,000 of the population) was 16.9.
    Year.Marriages.Marriage-Rate.
  • Page 10
    The following table gives the distribution of the births and the birth-rate per 1,000 of the population in the Sub-districts and in the Wards for the year 1927.
    Sub Districts.Estimated Population, 1927.Number of Births.Birth-rate.
  • Page 11
    Birth-rate per 1,000 Population.
    Year.The Borough.East Battersea.North-West Battersea.South-West Battersea..
  • Page 12
    The distribution of the deaths and the death-rate per 1,000 inhabitants for each of the nine Wards is shown in the following Table.
    Ward.Estimated Populationl927.Number of Deaths.Death-rate.
  • Page 12
    The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the total deaths (corrected) in Battersea during 1927:—
    Under 1 year.1-55-1010-1515-2525-4545-6565 +Total.
  • Page 12
    The corrected number of deaths of males and females registered in each quarter of the year is set out as follows:—
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 13
    Death-rate per 1,000 Population.
    Year.The Borough.East Battersea.North-West Battersea.South-West Battersea.
  • Page 14
    Senile Mortality. During 1927 the deaths of 876 persons aged 65 years and upwards were registered in the Borough of Battersea. The dis- tribution of these deaths is set out in the following table:—
    District.65 and under 75.75 and under 85.85 and upwards.Total over 65.Total.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 15
    The distribution of the 150 infant deaths and the infant mortality-rates for the registration sub-districts and the Wards, are shown in the following table:-
    Registration Sub-District.Births.Deaths of Infants under 1 year of age.Infant Mortality per 1,000 births.
  • Page 15
    The number of infant deaths and the infant mortality in each quarter of the year was as follows:—
    Births registered.Infant deaths.Infant Mortality Rate.
  • Page 16
    The next tables show the incidence of mortality from the chief diseases of infancy in the first four weeks and during the four trimesters:— Table showing Deaths of Infants under 1 day, under 1 week and under 4 weeks from 1922 to 1927.
    Year.Under 24 hrs.1 to 7 days.1 to 4 weeks.Total under 4 weeks.
  • Page 17
    Comparative Statistics, Metropolitan Boroughs. Table showing the birth-rates, death-rates and infant mortality- rates in the 29 Metropolitan Cities and Boroughs for the year 1927:—
    Births per 1,000 Population.Deaths per 1,000 Population.Infant Mortality per 1,000 Births.
  • Page 18
    COMPARATIVE STATISTICS OF BIRTHS, MORTALITY, &c.
    Year.Mean population for year.Births.Birth Rate.Deaths.Death Rate.Zymotic Deaths.Natural Increase.
  • Page 22
    Summarised Statistics Relating to Infant Centres, 1927:
    Municipal.Voluntary.Grand Total.
    Latchmere Centre.Plough Road Centre.East Battersea Centre.Chatham Road Centre.TotalBattersea School for Mothers.Chislehurst (St .James's) Mission.Women's League of Service.TotalMunicipal and Voluntary.
  • Page 23
    Number of cases referred to Hospitals and Institutions from the Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics during 1927:—
  • Page 24
    Nursing Facilities. During 1927 the total number of attendances made by the District Nursing Service in connection with the Council's Scheme was:- Nursing Service, 1927.
    Name of Disease.Age.Total.
    Under 5 years.Over 5 years.
    Cases.Visits.Cases.Visits.Cases.Visits.
  • Page 25
    The work carried out during 1927 by the Council's Health Visitors and those of the voluntary organisations included in the Borough Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme is summarised in the following table:—
    C'cl.Vol.Total.
  • Page 26
    The following table gives particulars relating to the number of persons supplied, quantities distributed and cost after deducting payments made by those able in part to contribute:—
    Year.Dried Milk.Fresh Milk.Cost (after deducting payments made).
    Persons supplied.lbs. supplied.Persons supplied.Pints supplied.
  • Page 29
    The total number of patients attending the Ante-Natal Clinics during 1927 was:—
  • Page 29
    The following is a summarised statement showing the Hospitals and the visiting work carried out for them during 1927:—
    Ante-natal and postnatal.Other.Total.
  • Page 30
    BATTERSEA ANTE-NATAL (V.D.) CLINIC. Results.
    Year.Number of expectant mothers tested by w.r.Number giving positive w.r.Per cent.Number of expectant mothers with positive w.r. treated during pregnancy.Babies.
    Healthy Neg. w.r.Healthy looking Not yet tested.Positive w.r.Still-born.
  • Page 31
    Maternal Deaths in Child-birth (Puerperal Sepsis and other Causes).
    1922.1923.1924.1925.1926.1927.
  • Page 32
    Four of these deaths occurred in St. James' Hospital and 2 at home. The causes of death were certified as being—
  • Page 33
    Particulars relating to the admissions during 1927 are set out as follows:—
  • Page 33
    Number of cases in which medical aid was sought by the midwife with reasons for requiring assistance:—
    (a) Ante-Natal.
  • Page 34
    (d) For Infant.
  • Page 35
    Statement showing expenditure for the year ended 31st March, 1928, in respect of the Maternity Hospital.
    Item.Total.Per Patient Week.
    ££s.d.
  • Page 35
    Particulars relating to this Service during the year are set out below:—
  • Page 35
    Number of cases where medical assistance was called for, with reasons for requiring assistanc:—
  • Page 36
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 36
    The work of the Dental Clinic during 1927 is summarised as follows:—
    Women.Children.
  • Page 37
    Continued from previous page...
    Work carried out:—Women.Children.
  • Page 37
    The estimated cost of dental treatment (Maternity and Child Welfare) in the financial year 1927-8 was £610 10s. 6d. This sum includes £260 10s. 6d. paid for dentures supplied, the cost of which was distributed as under:—
    £s.d.
  • Page 39
    Notifications of Infectious Diseases, 1927, in Wards and Sub-Districts.
    Notification Diseases.Wards.Districts.Totals.
    123456789ENS
  • Page 41
    The following table shows the incidence and mortality of diphtheria during 1927 in the Borough, the sub-districts and the wards:—
    Ward.Cases.Deaths.Cases per 1,000 Popltn.Deaths per 1,000 Popltn.Percentage Case Mortality.
  • Page 41
    Incidence and Mortality, 1895-1927.
    Period.Mean Quinquennial Rates.Case mortality per cent.
    Mean No.of cases per annum.Mean case rate.Mean No. of deaths per annum.Mean death- rate.
  • Page 42
    The following table shows the number of cases dealt with from the date of the opening of the Clinic (5th October, 1927) to the end of the year :—
  • Page 42
    Acute Polio-Myelitis. There were 7 cases of acute Polio-Myelitis notified in Battersea during 1927. There was 1 death from the disease. The following table gives particulars of the cases of Polio- myelitis notified in Battersea during the year:—
    Identification.Age & Sex.Date Notified.Result.
  • Page 44
    The following table gives particulars of the cases notified during 1927:—
    Identification.Age and Sex.Date notified.Date of Death.Progress.
  • Page 44
    The following table shews the distribution of the cases notified:—
    Sub-Districts. Ward.Cases.Births.Rate per 1,000 Births.Year.Cases.Births.Rate per 1,000 Births.
  • Page 46
    In the following table is shown the distribution of the notified cases in the Sub-Districts and Wards of the Borough:—
    Classification.Wards.Sub-districts.
    123456789E.N.W.S.W.
  • Page 46
    The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the cases of Tuberculosis notified in each Ward and in the Registration Sub-Districts during 1927:—
    Ward.Ages:Total, all ages.Grand Total.Rate per 100,000population.
    Under lyr.1-55-1515-2525-4545-6565 upM.F.
  • Page 47
    The localisation of the disease in the 308 cases notified in 1927 is summarised below:— Localisation of Disease.
    Pulmonary (233)Bones and Joints (17)Genito-urinary (3)
  • Page 47
    The following table gives particulars in regard to non-notification of Tuberculosis for the 6 years 1922-1927:— Non-Notification of Tuberculosis.
    Year.Not notified (dead).Notified after Death.Primarily Notified on Form C or D. (Form A not received).Reported from Other SourcesTotal.
  • Page 48
    In the subjoined table are given deaths from Tuberculosis at various ages in each Ward and the registration sub-districts during 1927:-
    Wards.Rate per 100,000 population.Ages:—Total, All Ages.Totals.Grand Total.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    0-11-55-1515-2525-4545-6565-M.F.
  • Page 48
    The death-rates per 100,000 of the population during the 25 years ended 1925 in quinquennial averages and in individual years from 1921 to 1927 are given in the following table:—
    Years.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.
  • Page 50
    The following table shows the changes which resulted in the home conditions as a result of the visits of the Dispensary nurses:—
    Patient having own room.Own bed sharing room.Sharing bed and room.
  • Page 52
    In addition to admissions to institutions provided by the London County Council 45 patients were admitted to St. James' Hospital.
  • Page 52
    The number of reports received during the year in respect of insured persons was:—
  • Page 52
    Open Air School. The particulars relating to the work carried out during 1927 at Springwell House Open-Air School are summarised as follows:—
  • Page 53
    Gain or loss in weight of children who have been in the School for more than 12 months:—
  • Page 53
    Tuberculosis Dental Treatment.
  • Page 53
    The Tuberculosis Care Committee. The Care Committee met weekly during 1927, and the following is a summary of the work carried out by the Committee:—
  • Page 53
    Training and Employment.
  • Page 54
    Age and Sex Distribution.
    0-11-55-1010-1515-2020-2525-3535-4545-5555-6565 upwardsAll ages
  • Page 55
    The following table gives particulars of the non-dispensary new cases notified in 1927:—
    Age Distribution.All ages.
    16-2020-2525-3535 -4545-5555-6565 up
  • Page 57
    Summary of Notifications during the period from the 2nd January, 1927, to the 31st December, 1927, in the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea.
    Age Periods.Notifications on Form A.Notifications on Form B. †No. of Notifications on Form C.
    * Number of Primary Notifications.Total No. on Form a.* No. of Primary Notifications.Total No. on Form B.Poor Law InstitutionsSanatoria.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and over.Total.Under 55 to 1010 to 15Total Primary Notifications
  • Page 58
    Supplemental Return. New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health or Chief (Administrative) Tuberculosis Officer during the period from the 2nd January, 1927, to the 31st December, 1927, otherwise than by notification on Form A or Form B under the Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1912 *
    Age Periods0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and upwardsTotal Cases.
  • Page 58
    The source or sources from which information as to the above-mentioned cases was obtained should be stated below:—
    Source of Information.No. of Cases.
    Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.
  • Page 59
    The mean death-rate from each of the principal zymotic diseases for the ten years 1907-1916, and for the ten years 1917-1926, are compared with the corresponding rates for 1926 and 1927 in the following table:—
    Zymotic Diseases.Number of Deaths from each of the principal Zymotic Diseases in 1926 and 1927, with corresponding Death Rates for those years and for the 10 years 1907-16 and 1917-1926.
    Small PoxNo. of Deaths.Death-rate per 1,000 population.Mean Death-rate per 1,000 population.Increase (+) or Decrease (—), 1927 over
    1927.1926.1927.1926.1907-1916.1917-1926.Previous year.1917-1926.
  • Page 60
    The following table shews the localisation of the disease in the case of the 252 deaths recorded in 1927.
    Localisation.No. of deaths.Total.% of Total.
    MaleFemale
  • Page 61
    The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year:—
    Suspected disease.Positive Results.Negative Results.Total.
  • Page 62
    Summary of Sanitary Operations for the Year 1927.
  • Page 63
    Legal Proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
    Nature of Offence or Claim.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 64
    London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907.
    Nature of Offence or Claim.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 64
    Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
    No. of SampleArticle.Nature of Offence, Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 65
    Sale of Food and Drugs Acts—continued.
    No. of Sample.Article.Nature of Offence, Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 65
    Milk and Dairies (Amendment) Act, 1922.
    No. of SampleArticle.Nature of Offence, Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 66
    Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915.
    No. of Sample.Article.Nature of Offence, Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 66
    Public Health (Preservatives, etc. in Food) Regulations, 1925.
    Nature of Offence.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 66
    Metropolis Management Acts, 1855.
    Nature of Offence or Claim.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 66
    Housing Acts.
    Nature of Offence or Claim.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 67
    Housing Acts—Continued.
    Nature of Offence or Claim.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 68
    Summary of Legal Proceedings. Legal Proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 48 cases during 1927.
    Acts and Regulations under which Proceedings taken.Persons Prosecuted including employees.ConvictionsFines.Costs.
  • Page 68
    Common Lodging Houses. The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough:—
    Premises.Authorised No. of Lodgers.Whether Males or Females.
  • Page 69
    The total number of plans of proposed drainage work deposited during 1927, as compared with 1926, was as under:—
    19271926
  • Page 71
    Van Dwellings. The number of van dwellings in the Borough in 1927 was 65. In the following table are set out the situations of the dwellings and number of occupants:—
    Situation of Vans.No. of Vans.No. Occupants.
    m.f.
  • Page 73
    Number of Baths, &c.
    Year.Adults.Children.Expenditure.Amount Contributed.
    Verminous and Scabies.Verminous and Scabies.££
  • Page 73
    Disinfecting Department. Summary of work carried out by the Disinfecting Department during 1927.
  • Page 75
    Coroner's Court and Mortuary. Details as to the number of inquests held at the Coroner's Court, and bodies received into the Mortuary during 1927 are set out in the following table :—
    Usual Place of Residence.Total
    Battersea.Wands -worthElsewhere.Residence unknown
  • Page 77
    The following is a tabulated return of unsound foods which, under the provisions of Section 47(8) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, were brought to the notice of the Sanitary Inspectors and voluntarily surrendered during 1927:—
    Food.Quantity.Food.Quantity.
  • Page 78
    The percentage of samples reported by the Public Analyst to be adulterated during the 5 years 1922-26, and in 1927, was as follows:—
    Year.Formal Samples.Informal Samples.
  • Page 79
    The following tables give details of the articles of which samples were obtained for the purpose of analysis:— Main Statement. TABLE I.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 79
    TABLE II. Drugs.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 80
    TABLE III. Other Articles.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 80
    In the 5 years 1922-26 and in 1927, the percentage of adulterated formal) samples of milk was as under:—
    Year.Samples taken.Adulterated.
    No.Percentage.
  • Page 81
    The average composition of the 659 samples reported as genuine proved to be as under:—
  • Page 81
    The content of fat in these 659 samples ranged as follows:—
  • Page 84
    Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912-17. 1. Milk and cream not sold as preserved cream :—
    (a) Number of Samples examined for the presence of a preservative.(b) Number of Samples in which a preservative was reported to be present.
  • Page 84
    2. Cream sold as preserved cream:-
  • Page 88
    1.—Inspections of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces (including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances).
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
  • Page 88
    2.—Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces
    Particulars.Found on Inspection.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.Number of Prosecutions.
    12345
  • Page 89
    3.—Registered Workshops. Workshops on Register (Section 131) at end of 1927 :—
  • Page 89
    4.—Other Matters. Matters notified to H.M. Inspectors of Factories:—
  • Page 89
    Factories and Workshops. Factories. The following is a list of the factories on the register at the end of 1927:—
    Trade.Number of Factories on Register.Males.Females.
    Adults.Young Persons.Adults.Young Persons.
  • Page 90
    Workshops. The following is a list of the workshops on the register at the end of 1927:—
    Trade.No. of Workshops.No. of Workrooms.Persons Employed.
    Males.Females.
    Adults.Young Persons.Adults.Young Persons.
  • Page 91
    Thirty-seven new workshops were added to the register, dealing with the following trades:—
  • Page 91
    The following table gives particulars relating to workshops in which "protected persons" were employed, notices of which were duly sent to H.M. Inspector during 1927:—
    Trade.No. of Workshops.Protected Persons employed.
    Women.Young Persons.Total.
  • Page 92
    The following table shows the number of male out-workers' premises registered in the Borough, together with the trades and the number of persons employed:-
    Trade.Number on Register.Persons Employed.
    Premises.Workrooms
  • Page 92
    Female. The following is a list of the female outworkers registerec in the Borough, together with the trades and the number of persons employed:—
    Trade.Number on Register.Persons Employed.
    Premises.Workrooms
  • Page 94
    Home Work, 1927.
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Sec. 108.Outwork in Infected Premises, Secs. 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110)Prosecutions (Secs. 109, 110)
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Workers.Contractors.Workers.
  • Page 98
    The following table shows the result of such action during the year.
    Referred in 1926 but not dealt with in that year.Referred in 1927.Total.
  • Page 98
    Insanitary Houses. The following is a list of streets in the Borough in which houses were found, on inspection, to be insanitary, and were dealt with by the Council under the provisions of the Housing Acts, either informally or by the service of notice under section 3 of the Housing Act, 1925, during 1927.
    Street.Houses dealt withStreet.Houses dealt with.Street.Houses dealt with.
  • Page 99
    Continued from previous page...
    Street.Houses dealt with.Street.Houses dealt with.Street.House dealt with.
  • Page 99
    Summary.
  • Page 100
    The following is a list of streets in the Borough in which houses were the subject of action during the previous year, either informally or by the service of notice, under section 3 of the Housing Act, 1925, but to which the necessary works of repair had not been completed during 1926.
    Street.Houses dealt witn.Street.Houses dealt with.Street.Houses dealt with.
  • Page 100
    Summary.
  • Page 101
    Statistics for the year ending 31st December, 1927.
  • Page 102
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 107
    APPENDIX. Diphtheria in Metropolitan Boroughs in the Years 1923, 1924 and 1925.
    Borough.1923.1924.1925.
    Population.Rate per 10,000.Death • rate per 10.000.Population.Rate per 10,000.Death rate per 10,000.Population.Rate per 10,000.Death rate per 10,000.
  • Page 108
    TABLE I. (Required by the Ministry of Health to be used in the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.) Vital Statistics of Whole District during 1927 and Previous Years.
    Year.Population estimated to middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths registered in the district.Transferable DeathsNett Deaths belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected Number.Nett.Number.Rate.*of Nonresidents registered in the District.of Residents not registered in the District.Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number.Rate.*NumberRate per 1,000 Nett Births.Number.Rate.*
    12345678910111213
  • Page 109
    TABLE II. (Required by the Ministry of Health to be used in the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.) Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the Year 1927.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases Notified in the Borough of Battersea.Total Cases Notified in each Sub-DistrictNo. of Cases Removed to Hospital from each Sub-District.
    At all Ages.Under 1 year.1 to 5 years.5 to 15 years.15 to 25 years.25 to 65 years.65 years and upwards.E.N.W.S.W.E.N.W.S.W.
  • Page 110
    TABLE III Causes of, and Ages at, Death during the Year 1927.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Nett Deaths at subjoined aces of "Residents" whether Occurring within or without the District.Total Deaths of "Residents" and "Non-Residents" in Institutions in the District.
    All Ages.0-1 year.1-2 years.2-5 years.5-15 years.15-25 years.25-45 years.45-65 years.65 years upward.
  • Page 111
    East Battersea. TABLE IV. Infant Mortality, 1927. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGE PERIODS.
    Under 24 hours.1-7 days.Weeks.Total under 4 weeks.Months.Total deaths under 1 year
    1-22 33-41-33-66-99-12
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.FM.F.M.F.M.F.M.FM.F.M.F.
  • Page 112
    North-West Battersea. TABLE IV.—(contd.) Infant Mortality, 1927. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGE PERIODS.
    Under 24 hours.1-7 days.Weeks.Total under 4 weeks.Months.Total deaths under 1 year
    1-22-33-41-33-66-99-12
    M.FM.F.M.FM.F.M.FM.FM.F.M.F.M.F.M.FM .F
  • Page 113
    South-West Battersea. TABLE IV.—[contd.) Infant Mortality, 1927. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGE PERIODS.
    Under 24 hours.1-7 days.Weeks.Total under 4 weeks.Months.Total deaths under 1 year
    1-22-33-41-33-66-99-12
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.MfM.F.
  • Page 114
    Borough of Battersea. TABLE IV.—(contd.) Infant Mortality, 1927. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGE PERIODS.
    Under 24 hours.1-7 days.Weeks.Total under 4 weeks.Months.Total dea'hs under 1 year.Percentage of Total.
    1-22-33-41-33-66-99-12
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 115
    Form T53. TUBERCULOSIS SCHEME OF THE BATTERSEA METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL. Return showing the work of the Dispensary (or Dispensaries) during the year 1927.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non- Pulmonary.Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
    A.—New Cases examined during
  • Page 117
    (6) Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Form T56 Annual Return showing in summary form the condition of all Patients whose case records are in the possession of the Dispensary (or Dispensaries) at the end of 1927, arranged according to the years in which the Patients first came under Public Medical Treatment, and their classification as shown on Form A.
    Condition at the time of the 1 ast record made during the year to which the Return relates.1921—25.1926.1927.1928.1929.
    Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints. IAbdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.