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City of Westminster 1930

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]

Published
1931
Author
Shinnie, Andrew J.
Pages
174
Tables
108

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    The comparative totals are :—
    1928.1929.1930.
    Legitimate.Legitimate.Legitimate.
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    Table I.
    Births Registered.Births Notified.
    In Westminster.Belong elsewhere.Born out of Westminster.Net.Total.Alire.Stillborn.
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    The legitimate and illegitimate births are distributed as follows Table II.
    Legitimate.
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    Table III.
    Number Born.Number of Deaths under 1 yearNumber remaining at end of year.
    Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.
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    For each 1,000 girls born, there were in—
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    Causes of Death at different Periods of Life in the City of Westminster, 1930,
    Causes of Death.Sex.AU Ages.0—1—2—5—15—25—45—65—75—
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    Continued from previous page...
    Causes of Death.Sex.All Ages.0—1—2—5—15—25-65—75—
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    A statement showing the number of cases of certain infectious diseases in the above-named area during the 53 weeks ended 3rd January, 1931:—
    Westminster, City of, Met. B.Number of Cases of Infectious Diseases Notified (Civilians).Smallpox.Scarlet fever.Diphtheria.Enteric fever.Puerperal pyrexia.Puerperal fever.Erysipelas.
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    MALES Table IV. Causes of, and Ages at, Death during the year 1930.
    Corrected Deaths in thk City at subjoined Ages.Deaths in Wakds (at at.l Ages).
    Causes of Death.All ages.Under 1.1 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.Conduit.Orosvenor.Hamlet of Knightsbridge.Knightsbridge St. George.Victoria.St. Margaret.St. John.St.. Anne.Great Marlborough.Pall Mall.Regent.Charing Cross.Covent Garden.Strand.Homeless.
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    MALES—Table IV (continued).
    Corrected Deaths in the City at subjoined Ages.Deaths in Wabds (at all Ages).
    Causes of Death.All ages.Under 1.1 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.Conduit.Grosvenor.Hamlet of Knightsbridge.Knightsbridge St. George.Victoria.St. Margaret.St. John.St. Anne.Great Marlborough.Pall Mall.Regent.Charing Cross.Covent Garden.Strand.Homeless.
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    FEMALES. Table IV.--Causes of, and Ages at, Death during the year 1930.
    Causes or Death.• coerected deaths in the clty at subjoined Aqes.Deaths in Wards (at all Ages).
    All ages.Under 1.1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 26.25 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and upwards.Conduit.Grosvenor.Hamlet of Knightsbridge.Knightsbridge St. George.Victoria.St. Margaret.St. John.St. Anne.Great Marlborough.Pall Mall.Regent.Charing Cross.Covent Garden.Strand.Homeless.
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    FEMALES— Table IV (continued).
    Causes of Death.corrected deaths in the city at subjoined Ages.Deaths in Wards (at all Ages).
    All ages.Under 1.1 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.Conduit.Grosvenor.Hamlet of Knightsbridge.Knightsbridge St. George.Victoria.St. Margaret.St. John.St. Anne.Great Marlborough.Pall Mall.Regent.Charing Cross.Covent Garden.Strand.Homeless.
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    Table V. (From 1916 to 1930.)
    Year.Number of Deaths.Westminster Rate.London Rate.
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    Table VI. This table shows the total deaths distributed among age periods :—
    1930.Under 1 year1 to 2 years2 to 5 years5 to 15 years15 to 25 years25 to 45 years45 to 65 years65 and up. yearsTotal.
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    The distribution of deaths in the various wards of the City are shown in the following table, and may be compared with the similar figures during the four preceding years:— Table VII.
    1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
    M.F.Total.M.F.Total.M.F.Total.M.F.TotalM.F.Total.
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    Table VIII shows the deaths as they occurred during the four quarters of the last four years :— Table VIII.
    Total 1930.Total 1929.Total. 1928.Total. 1927.
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    Table IX shows the births and deaths of infants, legitimate and illegitimate, since 1903 onwards, with the corresponding infantile mortality rates for Westminster and for London:— Table IX.
    Year.Legitimate.Illegitimate.Total Kate, Westminster.Total Rate, London.
    Births.Deaths.Death.rate per 1,000 Births.Births.Deaths.Death.rate per 1,000 Births.
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    onwards, showing the proportion per 1,000 births applicable under each heading:— Table X.
    1923.1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
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    Table XI shows nett deaths from various causes at several age periods during the first year of life in the City of Westminster:— Table XI.—Infant Mortality, 1930.
    causks of death.Under 1 Week1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Months.3 Months and under 6 Months.C Mont lis and under 9 .Months.9 Months and under 12 months.Total Deaths | under 1 Year.
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    Table XII. Nett Birtha in the year :—
    Males.Females.Total.
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    Table XIII. Infant Mortality, 1930.—Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under One Year of Age in Pimlico A rea (Victoria, Knightsbridge St. George and Hamlet Wards).
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—4 WeeksTotal under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Mom hs.3Months and under 6 Months.6 Months and under 9 Months.9 Months and under 12 Months.Total Dentin under One Year.
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    Table XIV. Nett Deaths in the above area during the year :—
    Males.Females.Total
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    Table XV. Infant Mortality, 1930.—Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under One Year of Age in St. John and St. Margaret Wards.
    causes of death.Under 1 Week.1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—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 1 Year.
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    Table XVI. Nett deaths in the above area during the year :—
    Males.Females.Total.
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    Table XVII. Infant Mortality, 1930. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under One Year of Age in the North District (Grosvenor Conduit, St. Anne, Pall Mall, Regent, Gt. Marlborough, Strand, Charing Cross and Covent Garden Wards).
    causes OF death.Under 1 Week.1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—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 1 Year
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    Table XVIII. Nett deaths in the above area during the year :—
    Males.Females.Total.
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    Table XIX. Deaths of infants with no known address, or found in streets, parks, &c.:—
    Causes Of Death.under 1 Week.1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—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 1 Year.
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    Table XX. Deaths of children unknown :—
    Males.Females.Total
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    Table XXa. The following table shows the allocation of the nett births and infant deaths among the various Wards in the City, together with the infantile mortality rate for the Ward.
    Wards.Population, 1921 Census.Total Births, 1930.Legitimate.Illegitimate.Total Infant Deaths, 1930.Legitimate.Illegitimate.1930—.Infant death rate per 1,000 births
    Legitimate.Illegitimate.Total.
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    Vital Statistics, 1930.
    -Population.Birthrate.Death. rate.Infantile Mortality per 1,000 Births.
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    Table XXI.
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    Table XXII.
    19261027192819291930
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    (7070) Table XXIII. City of Westminster.—Cases of Infectious Disease Notified during the Year 1930.
    Notifiable Diseases.At all Ages.Cases notified.Cases removed to hospital.Treated at home.At All AgesDeaths.
    At Age yearAt Agee—Years.
    Under 1.1-2.2-3.3-4.4-5.5-10.10-15.15-20.20-35.35-45.45-65.65 and over.Under 1.1-2.2-8.3-4.4-5.5-10.10-15.15-20.20-35.85-45.45-65.65 and 1 over.
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    Vaccination Return for the Year ended 31st December, 1929.
    Number of Births returned in the " Birth List Sheets" as registered from 1st January to 31st December, 1929.Number of these Births duly entered by 31st January, 1931, in Columns I, II, IV and V of the " Vaccination Register " (Birth List Sheets), viz.:Number of these Births which on 31st January, 1931, remained unentered in the " Vaccination Register " on account (as shown by Report Book) ofNumber of these Births remaining on 31st Jan., 1931, neither duly entered in the " Vaccination Register " (cols. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this Return) nor temporarily accounted for in the " Report Book " (cols. 8, 9 and 10 of this Return).Total number of Certificates of Successful Primary Vaccination of children under 14 received during the calendar year 1930.Number of Statutory Declarations of Conscientious Objection actually received by the Vaccination Officer, irrespective of the dates of birth of the children to which they relate, during the calendar year 1930.
    Col. I. Successfully Vaccinated.Col. II.Col. IV. Number in respect of whom Statutory Declarations of Conscientious Objection have been received.Col. V. Dead, Unvaccinated.Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removal to Districts the Vaccination Officer of which has been duly apprised.Removal to Places unknown,or which cannot be reached; and Cases not having been found.
    Insusceptible of Vaccination.Had Small-pox.
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    Summary of Monthly Returns for the Year ended 31st December, 1930.
    No. of Cases in Birth Lists received.No. of Certificates of V accination received.No. of Certificates of Postponement owing to health of Child.No. of Statutory Declarations under Section 1 of the Vaccination Act, 1907.No. of Certificates of Insusceptibility.No. of Cases.No. of Entries in List sent to Public Vaccinators.
    Parents Removed out of District.Otherwise not found.
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    Statement of Vaccinations carried out by the Public Vaccinators during the year ended 31st december, 1930.
    Name of Public Vaccinator and District.No. of Successful Primary Vaccinations.No. of Successful Re-vaccinations.
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    Table XXIV. City of Westminster.—Infectious Diseases, Distributed in each Ward.
    Notifiable Diseases.Conduit.Grosvenor.Knightsbridge St. George.Victoria.St. Margaret.St. John.Hamlet of Knightsbridge.Pall Mall.Regent.Great Marlborough.Charing Cross.Covent Garden.Strand.St. Anne.Homeless and non residents.
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    New cases attended the Centres as follows :—
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    The following table shows the results of the tests performed :—
    Age.Positive.Negative.No test.Total.
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    Measles.— The following table shows the number of cases notified by head teachers of schools, hospitals and private practitioners during the last five years :—
    1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
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    Table XXV. Influenza.—The deaths certified from this cause during the last five years are as follows :—
    1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
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    Table XXVI. Deaths from Diarriicea and Enteritis.
    Under 1 year.Other ages.Total.
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    Table XXVII.
    Under 1 year.At other ages.Total.
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    The following table shows the number of births for the last five years, together with the number of cases of puerperal fever and deaths :—
    Year.No. of births.No. of cases.Deaths.
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    The following details in tabular form are required by the Ministry of Health of the cases notified in 1930:—
    Cases.Vision unimpaired.Vision impaired.Total blindness.Deaths.
    Total.Treated.
    At home.In hospital.
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    The following is the summary of bacteriological work performed
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    Table I. Tuberculosis, 1930.
    Age.Periods.New Cases.Deaths
    Pulmonary.Non.pulmonary.Pulmonary.Nonpulmonary
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    Table II.
    19261927192819291930
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    Table III. Tuberculosis.—Notifications received during the period from 29th December, 1929, to 21th December, 1930.
    Age periods.Number of notifications on Form A.
    Primary notifications.Total notifications, on Form A, including cases previously notified.
    Oto 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 and up.Total new cases.
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    Table IV. Tuberculosis.—New cases coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health otherwise than by Notification under the Regulations.
    1930. Age Periods.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 and up.Total.
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    Table V. Tuberculosis.—Table showing distribution in Wards of notified and unnotified cases, and numbers of such persons who have been treated in Institutions.
    1930.All Ages.Conduit.Grosvenor.Knighte-bridge St. George.Victoria.St. Margaret.St. John.Hamlet of Knights-bridge.Pall Mall.Regent.Great Marlborough.Charing Cross.Covent Garden.Strand.St. Anne.Homeless.Received Institutional Treatment during 1929.
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    Table VI. Tuberculosis Notifications. The figures for a series of years are shown below:—
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total of all forms.
    General Population.C.L.H. and no Address.Total.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.Males.Females.Total.
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    Table VII.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
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    The following table shows the number of deaths from Tuberculosis for the last 5 years, together with the death-rate.
    Year.Deaths.Rate per
    1,000
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    Table VIII. Westminster—Deaths from, Tuberculosis per 100,000 civilian population.
    Years.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.
    Deaths.Rates.Deaths.Rates.Deaths.Rates.
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    Dispensary Statistics.
    1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
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    The following Table shows the number of patients who have been recommended for treatment in Sanatoria or in hospitals other than St. Stephen's Hospital.
    Hospitals.Sanatoria.
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    Annual Return showing in Summary Form the Condition of all Patients Arranged According to the Years in Which the Patients First Came as shown
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates.Previous to 1926.1926.
    Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.
    Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).
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    Whose Case Records are in the Possession of the Dispensary at the end of 1930, Under Public Medical Treatment for Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and their Classification on Form A.
    192719281929.1930
    Class T.B. minug.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Claas T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.
    Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T,B. plus)
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    Annual Return showing in Summary Form the Condition or all Patients arranged according to the years in which the patients first came
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates.Previous to 1926.1926.
    Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.
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    Whose Case Records are in the possession of the Dispensary at the end of 1930, under Public Medical Treatment, and their Classification as shown on Form A.
    1927.1928.1929.1930.
    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.
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    TUBERCULOSIS SCHEME OF THE WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL. Return showing the Work of the Dispensary during the Year 1930.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    General Medical Beds.
    Male.Female.
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    General Surgical Beds.
    Male.Female.
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    Children
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    Maternity.
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    Orthopaedic.
    Male.Female.
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    Ear, Nose and Throat.
    Male.Female.
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    Diseases of Women.
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    Diseases of Genito-Urinary System.
    Male.Female.
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    Rectal Diseases.
    Male.Female.
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    Dental Hospital.
    Male.Female.
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    New Sanitary Construction.—Plans relating lo work of this descriptioL numbered 891, of which 96 represented sanitary provisions in entirely new buildings. The corresponding figures since 1926 are as follows :—
    1926.1927.1928.19291930.
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    The figures relating to collection and disposal of refuse during 1930 are as follows:—
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    Table I. Inspection of premises :—
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    The following are the comparative figures since 1926 :—
    1926.1927.19281929.1930.
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    The number of cases in which this action was taken since 1926 is as follows :—
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    Table II.
    Work Premises.Total Number.
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    Table III.—Inspection.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers prosecuted.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    Table IV.—Dejects found.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of offences in respect to which Prosecutions were instituted.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to h.m. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    Table V.—Other Matters.
    ClassesNumber.
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    Table VI.
    Outworkers' Lista, Section 107.Outwork in unwholesome premises. Section 108.Outwork in infected premises, Sections 109 & 110.
    TradeLists received from employers.Addresses of Outworkers.Notices served on occupiers as to keeping or sending of lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Xoticcs served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (Section 110).Prosecutions (Sections 109, 110).
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the year.
    Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Outworkers.Outworkers.Received from other Councils.Sent to other Councils.
    Lists.Contractors.Workmen.Lists.Contractors.Workmen.
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    Table VII.
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    Table VIII.
    1930.Figures in English tons per sq. mile.
    Horseferry Road.Mount Street.Wandsworth Common.
    Total SolidsSulphur.Total Solids.Sulphur.Total Solids.Sulphur.
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    Table X.
    1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
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    The following table shows the total number of individuals treated at the station for verminous conditions:— Table IX.
    1930.Head lice.Body lice.ScabieB.Total.
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    The number of dead bodies taken to the mortuary for purposes of inquest, and to await burial, during the last 27 years is set out as follows:— Table XI.
    YearTotal.For Inquest.To await Burial.Year.Total.For Inquest.To await Burial.
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    Summary of the Detailed Information given with regard to Working-Class Houses.
    District.Working Class Population (estimated)Industrial Dwellings.Houses let in Tenements.Cottages and Dwellings overCombined Business Premises and Tenements.Separate Dwellings Underground.
    Estates.Tenements.Houses.Tenements.Garages, &c.Premises.Tenements.Legal.Illegal.
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    Registration of Dairymen and Dairy Premises.—The following table shows the number of persons and premises registered with the Council for the sale of milk during the year.
    Premises.Persons.
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    Table II.
    District.Total.Good Quality.Fair Quality.Poor Quality.Adulterated.
    No.Percent.No.Percent.No.Per cent.No.Per cent
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    Legal Proceedings for Adulteration.—Of the 21 adulterated samples, 10 were considered sufficiently serious to warrant prosecution. Details of the offences and results of proceedings are set out below.
    Milk—Fine.Costs.
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    Table III. Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928. Samples purchased under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, showing resulti of Analysis and subsequent Proceedings for year 1930.
    Number.Article of Food.Number of samples purchased.Genuine.Adulterated.Prosecutions.Convictions.Withdrawn or dismissed.Fines.Costs.
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    The following table shows the nature and amount of food voluntarily surrendered or submitted for destruction:—
    Article.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Article.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    The following table shows details concerning the samples of spirits which proved to be adulterated, and the results where legal action was taken:—
    No.Article.Result of Analysis.Action taken and Result.
    Degrees U.P.
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    Table I.—Ante-natal Cases.
    Name of Hospital.City Council's Centres.Westminster Health Society.
    No. 14, Westbourne Street.No. 15, Bessborough Street.No. 9, Frith Street.No. 30, Page Street.Totals.
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    Table II.—-Ante-natal Clinics.
    Centre.Sessions.First Attendance.Subsequent Attendances.Total.No. of Individuals.
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    Table III.—Mothercraft Classes.
    1930.Pimlico Road.Bessboro' Street.Frith Street.Page Street.Total.
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    Table IV.
    1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
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    Table V. Attendances by midwife at ante-natal and other clinics:—
    192519261927192819291930
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    Table VI.
    Number of cases attended—
    St. Margaret and St. John Wards.
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    Table VII.
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    Table VIII.
    _Westbourne Street.Bessborough Street.Frith Street.Page Street.Total.
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    Table IX. Attendances at Infant Consultations, 1930.
    Centre.Number of Sessions.First Attendances.Subsequent Attendances.Total.Total.
    Under 1 year.Over 1 year.Under 1 year.Over 1 year.Under 1 year.Over 1 year.
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    The average attendances per session were—
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    Table X.
    Patients.Visits.
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    Table XI.
    Cases (notified).Rate per 100 births for both classes of cases.
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    With regard to the incidence of venereal disease the following table shows the death-rates of infants per 1,000 births, certified to have died from syphilis:—
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    Table XII. Comparative statement of work of Dental Clinic (M. & C.W. section) since 1924:—
    1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.