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St Pancras 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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7
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
Although many parts of St. Pancras are inhabited by persons who are in good financial
circumstances, a large proportion of the Borough is working class in character.
Unemployment and irregular employment are factors which lead to under-nourishment,
and are associated with inadequate housing accommodation and overcrowding, and so affect the
public health adversely.
They have been kindly provided by Mr. B. Chapman, Local Public Assistance Officer, and the Statistics Branch of the Ministry of Labour.
| Half-year ending | Average weekly No. of persons receiving out-relief. | Average weekly-cost of relief. |
|---|---|---|
| March 1936 | 3986 | 1649 |
| September 1936 | 3524 | 1365 |
| March 1937 | 3536 | 1499 |
| September 1937 | 3086 | 1270 |
| March 1938 | 3102 | 1424 |
| September 1938 | 3113 | 1410 |
Number of unemployed:—
| Men. | Women. | Juveniles. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January, 1936 | 5198 | 1255 | 137 | 6590 |
| At January, 1937 | 4482 | 1169 | 143 | 5794 |
| At January, 1938 | 5453 | 1404 | -* | 6857 |
| At January, 1939 | 6283 | 1808 | -* | 8091 |
* The number of juveniles is not now published separately.