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Coulsdon and Purley 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]

Published
1951
Pages
60
Tables
28

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28 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1950.
    TotalM.F.Birth Rate per 1,000 of the estimated resident population
  • Page 9
    The following table gives the average population, birth, death, maternal and other important mortality rates for the quinquennial periods 1920-1949, together with the actual figures for 1949 and 1950.
    Rates per 1,000 population.1920-1924.1925-1929.1930-1934.1935-1939.1940-1944.1945-1949.1949.1950.
  • Page 11
    The principal causes of death locally during 1950 together with the rates per cent of total deaths, are shown in the following table:—
    Cause.Number of Deaths.Rate per cent, of Total Deaths.
  • Page 12
    CANCER DEATHS, 1950.
    Localisation.0-10.30-40.40-50.50-60.60-70.70-80.Over 80-Total.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 14
    INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1950.
    Cause 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.
  • Page 16
    COMPARATIVE CRUDE BIRTH-RATES, CIVILIAN DEATH-RATES, ANALYSIS OF MORTALITY, MATERNAL MORTALITY AND CASE-RATES FOR CERTAIN INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE YEAR 1950.
    England and Wales.126 County Boroughs and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns (Resident Population 25,000-50,000 at 1931 Census).London Administrative County.Coulsdon and Purley Urban District.
  • Page 17
    The following table indicates the numbers of cases of infectious disease notified during 1950, the number thought to have been treated in hospital, and the number of deaths which occurred.
    Disease.Numbers Notified.Treated in Hospital.Total Deaths.
  • Page 23
    TUBERCULOSIS. The following table presents concisely the position with regard to tuberculosis in the District during 1950:—
    Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 24
    The following table shows the age-groups in which notifications and deaths occurred
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 24
    The new cases were distributed amongst the wards as follows
    Localisation.Coulsdon East.Coulsdon West.KenleyPurley.Sander-stead.Selsdon and Farleigh.Wood-cote.
  • Page 26
    The welcome decrease in the prevalence of this disease is shown by the following table:—
    Year.Number of Baths given.Number of Persons treated.
  • Page 27
    The following table shows the treatment given during 1950, and the proportion of children estimated to have been immunised in that year:—
    Centres and Clinics (including day nurseries).
  • Page 28
    The following table shows the number of vaccinations performed in this District during 1950:—
    Welfare Centres.
  • Page 30
    During 1950 the following disinfections were carried out:—
    Free of cost.Upon payment.Total.
  • Page 37
    Chemical Analysis.
    Sutton and District Water Company.East Surrey Water Company.
    Parts per 100,000.Grains per Gallon.Parts per 100,000.Grains per Gallon.
  • Page 40
    1. INSPECTIONS.
    Premises.Number on Register.Number of
    Inspections.Written notices.Occupiers prosecuted.
  • Page 40
    2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND.
    Particulars.Number of cases in which defects were found.Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted.
    Found.Remedied.Refe To H.M. Inspector.rred By H.M. Inspector.
  • Page 41
    (S ections 110 and 111)
    Nature of Work.Section no.Section in.
    No. of out-workers in August list required by Sect. 110 (i) (c).No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council.No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists.No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises.Notices served.Prosecutions.
  • Page 45
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of Property.Number of properties in which infestation was—Number of properties found to be infested by-Number of treatments carried out by Department by arrangement with occupier.Number of inspections made.
    Notified by occupier.Otherwise discovered.Total.Rats.Mice.Rats.Mice.Primary and re-inspections.Sewer treatment.Total.
  • Page 47
    BACTERIOLOGICAL. Tests required by the Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1949.
    Designation.Number.Methylene Blue.Phosphatase.Coliform BacteriaTurbidity.
    Satisfactory.U nsatis-factory.Satisfactory.Unsatisfactory.Satisfactory.Unsatisfactory.Satisfactory.Unsatisfactory.
  • Page 47
    BIOLOGICAL.
    Designation.N umber.Tubercle Bacillus.
    +-
  • Page 50
    UNSOUND FOOD. The following unsound foods were surrendered during the year, the total bulk being substantially less than that surrendered in 1949:—
    cwts.lbs.ozs.
  • Page 51
    FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938. The following samples were taken during 1950 and submitted to the Public Analyst, with the results shown
    Article.Analysed.Non-Genuine.Remarks.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 52
    Continued from previous page...
    Article.Analysed.Non-Genuine.Remarks.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 53
    TABLE I. CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1950.
    Disease.At all ages.Number of cases notified. At Ages—Years.Total cases notified in each Ward.
    Under 1 year.1 and under 2.2 and under 3.3 and under 4.4 and under 5.5 and under 10.10 and under 15.15 and under 20.20 and under 35.35 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and over.Coulsdon East.Coulsdon West.Purley.Kenley.Sanderstead.Selsdon and Farleigh.Woodcote.
  • Page 54
    TABLE II. THE MONTHLY INCIDENCE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 1950.
    Ian.Feb.Mar.A prilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 55
    TABLE III. INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED EACH YEAR SINCE 1920.
    Disease1920192119221923192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950
  • Page 56
    TABLE IV. DEATHS OCCURRING DURING THE YEAR, 1950.
    Cause of death.Males.Females.T otal.Under 1 year.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 over.