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Coulsdon and Purley 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]

Published
1956
Pages
62
Tables
28

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  • Page 8
    VITAL STATISTICS. The following table gives the average population, birth, death, maternal and other important mortality rates for the quinquennial periods 1920-1954 together with the actual figures for 1955.
    Rates per 1,000 population.1920-1924.1925-1929.1930-1934.1935-1939.1940-1944.1945-1949.1950-1954.1955.
  • Page 10
    The principal causes of death locally during 1955 together with the rates per cent of total deaths, are shown in the following table, the corresponding figures in respect of ordinary residents only being shown in brackets:—
    Cause.Number of Deaths.Rate per cent, of Total Deaths.
  • Page 11
    CANCER DEATHS 1955.
    Localisation.0-3030-40.40-50.50-60.60-70.70-80.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 1955.
    Cause of DeathUnder 1 week1-2 weeks2-3 weeks3-4 weeksTotal under 4 weeks4 weeks and under 3 months3 months and under 6 months6 months and under 9 months9 months and under 12 monthsTotal deaths under 1 year
  • Page 15
    The following table indicates the number of cases of infectious disease notified during 1955, 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 20
    TUBERCULOSIS. The following table presents concisely the position with regard to tuberculosis in the District daring 1955:-
    Pulmonary.Nonpulmonary.Total.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 20
    The following table shows the age-groups in which noti fications and deaths occurred:-
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Nonpulmonary.Pulmonary.Nonpulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 21
    The new cases were distributed amongst the wards as follows
    Localisation.Coulsdon East.Coulsdon West.KenleyParley.Sanderstead.Selsdon and Farleigh.Woodcote.
  • Page 21
    Average figures for the quinquennial periods 1915-1954.
    1915-19241925-19341935-19441945-19491950-19541955
  • Page 24
    The following table shows the treatment given during 1955 and the proportion of children estimated to have been immunised:-
  • Page 24
    The following table shows the number of vaccinations performed in the District during 1955:—
  • Page 25
    The following numbers were treated during 1955 and it is noted that 62 fewer children were given primary courses and 5 fewer received reinforcing doses than in 1954.
  • Page 26
    During 1955 the following disinfections were carried out:
    Free of cost.Upon payment.Total.
  • Page 36
    Chemical Analysis.
    Sutton District Water Company.East Surrey Water Company.
    Parts per Million.Grains per Gallon.Parts per Million.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.Referred
    To H.M. Inspector.By H.M. Inspector.
  • Page 41
    PART VIII. OUTWORK. (Sections 110 and 111)
    Nature of Work.Section 110Section 111
    No. of out-workers in August list required by Sect. 110(1)(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 46
    the Council continues to undertake the routine disinfestation of local schools and school canteens owned by the County Council, as and when necessary, on a contract basis.
    Type of Property.Number of properties inspected by the Local Authority as a result of—Number of properties found to be infested by-Number of treatments carried out by Department by arrangement with occupier.Number of Notices served under Section 4.Number of inspections made.
    NotificationOtherwise.Total.Rats.Mice.Rats.Mice.Treatment.Structural works, i.e-proofing.Primary and reinspections.Sewer treatment.Total.
  • Page 47
    BACTERIOLOGICAL. Tests required by the Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1949-1954.
    DesignationNumberMethylene BluePhosphateTurbidity
    SatisfactoryUnSatisfactorySatisfactoryUnSatisfactorySatisfactoryUnSatisfactory
  • Page 48
    BIOLOGICAL.
    Designation.Number.Tubercle Bacillus.
    PresentA bsent
  • Page 50
    The following unsound foods were surrendered during the year, the total bulk being more than that surrendered in 1954, chiefly due to the results of flooding in Purley:—
    cwts.lbs.ozs
  • Page 51
    Continued from previous page...
    cwts.lbs.ozs.
  • Page 51
    The following samples were taken during 1955 and submitted to the Public Analyst, with the results shown:—
    Article.Analysed.Non-Genuine.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 52
    continued from previous page
    Article.Analysed.Non-Genuine.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 54
    TABLE I. CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1955.
    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 55
    TABLE II. THE MONTHLY INCIDENCE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 1955
    Jan.Feb.Mar.A prilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 56
    TABLE III. INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED EACH YEAR SINCE 1925.
    Disease1925192619271928192919301931193219331934193519361937193819391940194119421943194419451946194719481949195019511952195319541955
  • Page 57
    TABLE IV. DEATHS OCCURRING DURING THE YEAR, 1955.
    Cause of death.Private ResidentsHospital CasesTotal.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.
    MalesFemalesMalesFemales