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Lewisham 1924

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

Published
1925
Pages
48
Tables
43

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43 tables in this report

  • Page 12
    The following Table shows the figures from 1913 onwardls, with the comparative rates for London and England and Wales:
    Year.Borough of Lewisham.County of London.England and Wales.
  • Page 13
    Mortality from Cancer.
    Year.Deaths from Cancer.Percentage to Total.Year.Deaths from Cancer.Percentage to Total.
  • Page 13
    Zymotic Diseases.—The deaths from these diseases are set out below, together with the average for the previous five years :—
    1924.Average 1919-23.
  • Page 14
    Table 1. Shelving the Principal Causes of Death during the Year 1924.
    Causes of Death.Deaths at the subjoined agks of Residents occurring within and without the district.Total Deaths at all Ages.Deaths in Public Institutions in the Borough
    Under 1 year1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and upwards.Males.Females.Total.
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  • Page 15
    Table 2. Comparative Statistics of Metropolitan Cities, and Boroughs, for the Year 1924.
    Boroughs.Estimated Population Mid-year, 1923-Death Rate.Birth Rate.Infant Mortality. Rate per 1000 Births.
  • Page 17
    The following tabic shows the figures for previous years : —
    Diphtheria Cases.Deaths.Mortality per 100 cases.
  • Page 17
    The deaths numbered 5, a case mortality of 1.3 per cent.
    Cases.Deaths.Mortality per 100 cases.
  • Page 18
    drivers. The work carried out during the year is set out in tabular form below : —
    DiseaseRooms Disinfected.Articles Removed and Disinfected.
  • Page 18
    The quantities issued during the year were as follows : —
    Phials containingFree.On payment.
  • Page 18
    Bacteriological Diagnosis.—The number of specimens sent to the St. John's Hospital for bacteriological examination was as follows : —
    Suspected Disease.Number examined.Result.
    Positive.Negative.
  • Page 19
    TUBERCULOSIS. Notifications. The number of primary notifications of cases of Tuberculosis received during the year was 347. They are analysed for age and sex in the following Table : —
    Age Periods.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Non-Pulmonary.Total all Forms.
    Males.Females.Total.MalesFemales.Total.
  • Page 20
    TABLE A (i.).
    District.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Total.
  • Page 21
    TABLE B.
    Visits.ex-Service Men.CiviliansTotal.
  • Page 22
    TABLE C.
    Year1916 (6 months)19171918191919201921192219231924
  • Page 25
    Attendances of Patients at the Dispensary.
    1924.First Attendances.Subsequent Attendances.Totals.
  • Page 26
    Summary of First Attendances at the Dispensary, 1924.
    Applied on own initiative.Sent by Doctor.Sent by L..W.P.C.Sent from other Disp.,Hosp., etc.Sent by L.C.C.Sent by Min. of Pensions.Sent by Care Committee.Contacts.Total.
  • Page 26
    Residence of Patients in Wards.
    Ward.Insured.Uninsured.Total.
  • Page 26
    Stages in Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Children under 16.Total.
  • Page 26
    Cases of Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Children under 16.Total.
  • Page 27
    The following figures relating to the collection of house and trade refuse during the year have been furnished by the Borough Surveyor:—
  • Page 27
    Nuisances. — Details of the nuisances discovered in the course of the foregoing inspections are set out hereunder:—
  • Page 32
    Workshops on Register (other than Domestic Workshops).
    Trade or Business.Workshops.WorkroomsNo. of Employees.
    Male.Female.
  • Page 32
    Factories on Register.
    Trade or Business.No.Trade or Business.No.
  • Page 32
    Workplaces on Register.
    Trade or Business.Number.Inspections.
  • Page 33
    Domestic Workshops on Register (excluding Outworkers).
    Trade or Business.No.Employees.
    Male.Female.
  • Page 33
    Homework.— Outworkers on Register.
    Nature of Work.No. of WorkpeopleNature of WorkNo. of Workpeople.
  • Page 34
    Inspections, and Defects Found. (1). Inspections.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.WrittenProsecutions
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 34
    (2). Defects Found.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.No. of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 35
    Bakehouses.
    Factory Bakehouses.Workshop Bakehouses.
    Underground.Others.Under-ground.Others.
  • Page 36
    The following Table shows the nature and number of samples analysed, and the number found to be adulterated:—
    Article submitted for Analysis.No. of Samples Submitted.Number Genuine.N umber Adulterated.
  • Page 36
    The average composition of these milk samples is set out below:—
    Period.Average Composition of all Samples submitted, Genuine and Adulterated.Average Composition of Genuine Samples.Board of Agriculture Standard.
    Percentage of Milk Fat.Percentage of Solids not Fat.Percentage of Milk Fat.Percentage of Solids not Fat.Percentage of Milk Fat.Percentage of Solids not Fat.
  • Page 37
    The percentage of preservative found in each sample of Preserved Cream was as follows:—
    Sample Marked No.Percentage of Preservative.Remarks.
  • Page 37
    Adulterated Samples. —Administrative action taken in regard to adulterated samples:—
    Sample marked No.Article.Result of Analysis.Remarks.
  • Page 38
    Work of Health Visitors. —The work carried out by the Health Visitors is shewn in tabular form herewith:—
    Reason for Visit.No. of Visits.
  • Page 40
    Nett Deaths from slated Causes at various ages under One Year of age during the Year 1924.
    Cause ok Death.Under 1 Week.1 and under 2 Weeks2 and under 3 Weeks.3 and under 4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Months.3 Months and under 6 Months.6 Months and under 9 Months.9 Months and under 12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year
  • Page 41
    An analysis of the ailments treated is set out in the following Table:—
    Classification of Cases.Ante-Natal Clinic.Maternity Clinic.Totals.
  • Page 42
    Ailments Treated— continued.
    Classification of Cases.Ante-Natal Clinic.Maternity Clinic.Totals.
  • Page 43
    Ailments Treated— continued.
    Classification of Cases.Ante-Natal Clinic.Maternity Clinic.Totals.
  • Page 44
    An analysis of the cases is set out below:—
    Classification of Cases.No.Totals.
  • Page 45
    Ailments Treated— continued.
    Classification of Cases.No.Totals.
  • Page 46
    Ailments Treated— continued.
    Classification of Cases.No.Totals.
  • Page 48
    Still-births.
    Maturity.Cause of Death.Remarks.
  • Page 48
    Live Births.
    Maturity.Period of Survival.Cause of Death.