[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

Deptford 1952

Published: 1953
Pages: 52
Tables: 33

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The table setting out the causes of deaths will be found in the Appendix Table I. The deaths are classified under the 36 headings based on the Abbreviated List of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries and Causes of Death, 1948.
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Scarlet fever showed an increase this year, but they were mainly cases of a mild nature and in general were treated at home. Infectious Diseases. Corrected Notifications.

0-1years 1-2 years 2-5 years 5-15 years 15-25 years 25-45 years 45-65 years over 65 years Total Deaths
M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F
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Tuberculosis Register

Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary
M F Total M F Total
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The figures following show details of the decline:—

1951 1952
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Continued from previous page...

Inspection for Total for Year Total Jan.-April Percentage of Total
Jan.-April(33%) May-December(66%)
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Details of inspections and sanitary improvements effected will be found in the Appendix Tables II and III, but a summary of the work is shown below with comparative figures for some previous years:—

1938 1946 1951 1952
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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949 Report for Year ended 31st December, 1952.

Type of Property
Local Authority Dwelling Houses Agricultural All other (including Business and Industrial) Total
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THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937 The following is an epitomised statement of the administration of the Act. The inspections, visits, etc., are carried out by the District Sanitary Inspectors. Inspections

Numberon Register Number of
Inspections Notices Written Occupiers Prosecuted
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Fifty-four samples were taken for bacteriological examination.
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AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF MILK, DEPTFORD

Period Fat Solids-not-fat Total Solids
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AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF MILK, ENGLAND

Period Fat Solids-not-fat Total Solids
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Public Health (London) Act, 1936
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Underground Rooms
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TABLE I Causes of Death at Different Periods of Life During 1952 in the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

Causes of Death Sex AGE
All 0-1Ages years 1-5 years 5-15 years 15-25 years 25-45 years 45-65 years 65-75 years 75 years & over
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Table I (Continued)

Causes of Death Sex AGE
All Ages 0-1years 1-5years 5-15 years 15-25 years 25-45 years 45-65 years 65-75 years 75 years & over
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TABLE II Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out During the Year 1952

Districts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
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TABLE III

Description of Sanitary Improvements Effected During the Year Districts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
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TABLE IV Legal Proceedings Public Health (London) Act, 1936

Date of Hearing Premises and Nature of Offence Fine Costs Remarks
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Legal Proceedings London County Council Bye-Laws (Drainage)
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TABLE V Samples of Food Submitted for Analysis

Food Number Examined Number Adulterated
Formal Informal Total Formal Informal Total
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Table V (Continued)

Food Number Examined Number Adulterated
Formal Informal Total Formal Informal Total
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Table VI (Continued)

FOOD CONDEMNED (Continued)
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RE-REFINING
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Royal Victoria Yard (Admiralty) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Table VI (Continued) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (Continued)
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FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING
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TABLE VI(Continued) FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING (Continued)
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FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR NORMAL SALE BUT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES
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FOOD DESTROYED
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RE-REFINING
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TABLE VII Action taken in respect of Food and Drug Irregularities

Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken
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TABLE VII (Continued)

Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken
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TABLE VII (Continued)

Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken

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33 tables in this report

The table setting out the causes of deaths will be found in the Appendix Table I. The deaths are classified under the 36 headings based on the Abbreviated List of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries and Causes of Death, 1948.

Scarlet fever showed an increase this year, but they were mainly cases of a mild nature and in general were treated at home. Infectious Diseases. Corrected Notifications.

Tuberculosis Register

The figures following show details of the decline:—

Continued from previous page...

Details of inspections and sanitary improvements effected will be found in the Appendix Tables II and III, but a summary of the work is shown below with comparative figures for some previous years:—

PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949 Report for Year ended 31st December, 1952.

THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937 The following is an epitomised statement of the administration of the Act. The inspections, visits, etc., are carried out by the District Sanitary Inspectors. Inspections

Fifty-four samples were taken for bacteriological examination.

AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF MILK, DEPTFORD

AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF MILK, ENGLAND

Public Health (London) Act, 1936

Underground Rooms

TABLE I Causes of Death at Different Periods of Life During 1952 in the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

Table I (Continued)

TABLE II Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out During the Year 1952

TABLE III

TABLE IV Legal Proceedings Public Health (London) Act, 1936

Legal Proceedings London County Council Bye-Laws (Drainage)

TABLE V Samples of Food Submitted for Analysis

Table V (Continued)

Table VI (Continued)

RE-REFINING

Royal Victoria Yard (Admiralty) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Table VI (Continued) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (Continued)

FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING

TABLE VI(Continued) FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING (Continued)

FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR NORMAL SALE BUT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES

FOOD DESTROYED

RE-REFINING

TABLE VII Action taken in respect of Food and Drug Irregularities

TABLE VII (Continued)

TABLE VII (Continued)