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Leyton 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

Published
1937
Pages
184
Tables
153

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  • Page 13
    (Deduced from Observations at Greenwich, under the Superintendence of the Astronomer Royal.)
    1936.Barometer.Air Temperature.Hygrometer.Earth Temperature.Bright Sunshine.
    Mean Pressure at Station Level, 152 ft.1 Average Correction to Sea Level + 5.6 mb.)Mean ofMean of A and BDifference from Average.Absolute Maximum and Minimum.Mean of Observations at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.At li'oot depth.At 4 feet depth.Daily Mean.Difference from Average.Per cent, of Possible.
    ABMaximum.Day of MonthMinimum.Day of Month.Dry Bulb.Depression of Wet bulb.Vapour Pressure.Humidity.
    Maximum.Minimum.
  • Page 14
    TABLE 1— continued.
    1936Cloud.Rain and other forms of Precipitation.Weather Number of days ofWind. Number of Observations at 9 a.m., 3 p.m.
    Mean of Observations of amount at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.and 9 p.m. (Scale 0-10.)Most in a Day.Precipitation (0.2 mm and above).Precipitation (1 mm. and above).Snow.Hail.Thunderstorm.Persistently Clear.Generally Clear.!Generally Overcast.tPersistently Overcast.Fog at 9 a.m.Gale.Force.Direction.
    Total Fall.Difference from AverageAmount.Day of Month.GaleModerate and Strong WindCalm.N.N.E.E.S.E.S.S.W.W.N.W.
  • Page 15
    Births .—Fourteen hundred and twenty-one births were registered during the yea:—
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 15
    the corrected birth rate per 1000 during the past five years:—
    Year.Population.No. of Births.Birth Rate.
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    It is evident that during each of the five years, the Leyton birth rate has remained at a lower level than in any of the other three comparative areas.
    19321933193419351936
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    TABLE 2. Registered Births, 1936.
    Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central North.Central South.Forest.Leyton-stone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.Total.
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    The following list shows the population, number of deaths, and the death rate per 1000 of the population during the past five years:—
    Year.Population.No. of Deaths.Death Rate.
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    During each of the five years, the Leyton death rate has remained at a lower level than in the case of any of the other three comparative areas.
    19321933193419351936
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    The distribution of deaths and the death rates in the different wards are given below:—
    Ward.Total Deaths.Deaths per 1,000 of Population.
  • Page 22
    The following figures show the number of births, infant deaths and infant mortality rate during the past five years:—
    No. ofNo. ofInfant
  • Page 23
    The figures given below show the variation in maternal mortality during the past five years in Leyton and in the country generally :—
    No. of Maternal DeathsMaternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 live and still births. England
  • Page 24
    TABLE 3. CAUSES OF DEATH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS OF LIFE IN THE BOROUGH OF LEYTON, 1936. Ages at Death in Years Wards.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Male.Female.Total All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central North.Central South.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.Ward not kpown.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Continued from previous page
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    TABLE 4. Comparative Statistics of Births, Mortality, Etc. LEYTON, 1892-1936.
    Year.Population.Births.Birth Rate.Deaths.Death Rate.Deaths under 1 year.Infantile Death Rate.
  • Page 29
    TABLE 5 Vital Statistics of Whole District during 193(3 and Previous Years.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the Borough.Transferable DeathsNett Deaths belonging to the Borough.
    Uncorrected Number.Nett.of Nonresidents registered in the Borough.of Residents not registered in the Borough.Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number.Rate.Number.Rate per 1000 Nett Births.Number.Rate.
    Number.Rate.
    12345678910111213
  • Page 30
    TABLE 6. Birth-rate, Death-rate and Analysis or Mortality During the Year 1936. (Provisional figures. The rates have been calculated on a population estimated to the middle of 1936. The mortality rales refer to the whole population as regards England and Wales, but only to civilians as regards London and the group of towns.)
    Birthrate per 1,000 Total Population.Annual Death-rate per 1,000 Population.Rate per 1,000 Births.Percentage of Total Deaths.
    All Causes.Enteric Fever.Smallpox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Influenza.Violence.Diarrhoea and Enteritis (under 2 Years).Total Deaths under 1 Year.Certified by Registered Medical Practitioners.Inquest Cases.Certified by- Coroner after P.M. No Inquest.Uncertified Causes of Death.
    Live Births.Still Births.
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    LEGISLATION IN FORCE. Special Acts.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date of Adoption.Date came into Force.
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    Number of bodies deposited, death being due to:—
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    In 68 instances no inquest was considered necessary in view of the post mortem findings that death was due to natural causes. The causes of death in these cases were certified as follows:—
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    Inquests. The following verdicts on Leyton residents were recorded at inquests held during the year:—
    Accidental.
  • Page 37
    Attendances. The following figures show the extent to which the Corporation's Baths were used during the year:—
    Swimming.
    1936.
  • Page 39
    The Clinic was opened to the public on March 3rd, 1936, treatment being available on eleven sessions per week.
    Morning.Afternoon.Evening.
  • Page 39
    During the ten months the Clinic has been open 1,281 patients have made 4,622 attendances, an average of 3.61 attendances per patient.
    First Attendances (new cases).Subsequent Attendances.Total Attendances.Average No. of Visits per Patient.
    No.Per cent.
  • Page 40
    During the year the numbers of such persons who received free treatment was 266, 20 per cent. of the total number of new cases. These 266 patients made 1,006 attendances.
    First Attendances (new cases).Subsequent Attendances.Total Attendances.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.Males.Females.
  • Page 40
    Defects Treated.
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    Referred for Medical or Surgical Treatment. During the year 36 patients were referred to doctors or hospitals for advice and treatment for the following conditions:—
  • Page 44
    SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA. The table below gives a summary of the Inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors:—
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    Nature of Work Executed and Improvements Effected in Dwelling-houses and other Premises under the Provisions of the Housing and Public Health Acts.
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    Continued from previous page...
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    Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.
    Petroleum.Carbide of Calcium.
  • Page 50
    The information obtained was scheduled on Form A, to which the following standards laid down in the Act were applied.
    Number of Habitable Rooms.Permitted Number.
    Actual.Reduced.
  • Page 51
    Table 2 is as follows:—
    Size of Rooms.Permitted number of Persons
  • Page 53
    TABLE 7. Overcrowding Survey. Summary of Results.
    Ward.No of Dwelling Enumerated.per cent.No of Families.No of Families overcrowded.Per cent.No of Families overcrowded.pupulation.No of Empty Houses.
    Over 10.Under 10.
  • Page 61
    Inspections. The following visits were made to food premises during the year:—
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    MILK. Dairies and Milkshops.
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    Bacteriological Examinations. Undesignated Milk.—Twenty-nine samples were taken and the following table shows the result of bacteriological examination:—
    Number of Sample.Number of bacteria per c.c.
  • Page 63
    Designated Milk.
    Licences.No. GrantedNo. of Samples takenResult.
    SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 63
    The results of the bacteriological examination of the 33 samples of designated milk are shown in the following table:—
    GradeSample Number.Bacteria per c.c.
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    Continued from previous page...
    GradeSample Number.Bacteria per c.c.
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    Ice Cream.
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    Results of Samples taken for Bacteriological Examination.
    Number of Sample.Number of bacteria per c.c.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Number of SampleNumber of bacteria per c.c.
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    Animals Inspected.
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    Meat and Other Food Condemned.
    Total.Tuberculosis.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Total.Tuberculosis.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Sheep:—Total.Tuberculosis.
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    Premises and Occupations which can be Controlled by Bye-Laws and Regulations.
  • Page 71
    One hundred and sixty-eight workshops remain on the Register at the end of the year and are grouped as follows:—
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    Factories, Workshops, Laundries, Workplaces & Homework. 1. INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    2. DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.
    Found.Remedied.
    (1)(2)(3)
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    3. HOMEWORK.
    NATURE OF WORK.Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Sec. 108.
    Instances.Notices served.
  • Page 73
    ENTERIC FEVER. Four persons were notified to be suffering from enteric fever.
    No.Month.Sex.Age.Address.Nature of Infection.
  • Page 73
    SCARLET FEVER.
    Year.Cases Notified.Deaths.Case Fatality per cent.
  • Page 74
    Two deaths were certified as due to scarlet fever:—
  • Page 80
    During the year some 109 scarlet fever patients were nursed at home, and the following complications occurred:—
  • Page 82
    TABLE 9. BOROUGH OF LEYTON. SCARLET FEVER. ANALYSIS OF CONTACT ATTACK RATES OF HOSPITAL-TREATED AND HOME-TREATED CASES (1932-1936).
    Hospital Treated.Home Treated.Date of Onset of Attack.
    Hospital-treated.Home-treated.
    1-7 day.8-36 day.Total.1-7 day.8-36 day.Total.
  • Page 84
    TABLE 10. BOROUGH OF LEYTON. SCARLET FEVER. INCIDENCE OF RETURN CASES (1932-1936).
    Following Hospital Treatment.Following Home Treatment.
    Primary Cases.Return Cases.Primary Cases.Return Cases.
    Year.Number.Number.Percentage.Number.Number.Percentage.
  • Page 88
    Three years have now elapsed since the modified procedure was adopted, and Table B shows a statistical comparative analysis of the incidence of scarlet fever among school contacts during the two-year period before and the three-year period since the modification of the regulations.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
    Primary Cases.Contacts of School Age.Ratio of (2) to (1).No. of Contacts Attacked.Percentage of contacts Attacked.
  • Page 89
    DIPHTHERIA.
    Year.Cases Notified.Deaths.Case Fatality per cent.
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    Treated in hospitals—
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    The following list shows the particulars regarding the eleven deaths certified as due to diphtheria during the year.
    Date of Death.Sex.Age.Cause of Death.Where death occurred.
  • Page 92
    Children who had commenced—but had not yet completed—the course at the end of the year will be shown in the report for 1937.
    Under 2 yrs.2-5 years.5-10 years.10-15 years.Total.
  • Page 93
    During 1936 some 12 Leyton persons, who had been immunised, were notified to be suffering from diphtheria. The following table gives in summary form the" information regarding these cases.
    Age.Sex.Date of Immunisation.Schick Test Negative.Date of Notification.Swab Results.
    T=Throat.
    N=Nose.
    E=Ear.
  • Page 94
    The following list shows how the cases were distributed among the different wards in the Borough:—
  • Page 94
    As it was impossible to devote a whole ward to measles cases in Leyton Isolation Hospital, it was necessary to find accommodation in outlying institutions, and 53 cases were admitted to the following institutions:—
  • Page 95
    They were admitted for the following reasons:—
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    Mortality Of the 1,556 cases of measles reported in Leyton during 1936, 23 (i.e., 1.47 per cent.) died. The following table shows the ages and places of death of these 23 fatal cases.
    Where Died.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 yrs.2 and under 5 yrs.5 and under 10 yrs.Total.
  • Page 95
    TUBERCULOSIS. Improved Leyton Mortality Rates. The following figures have been compiled to show the marked fall in the number of deaths due to tuberculosis since the passing of the Tuberculosis Regulations (1912). For purpose of comparison the five-year period preceding 1912 is compared with the last five years.
    Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.
    Deaths.Death rate.Deaths.Death rate.
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    Continued from previous page
    Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.
    Deaths.Death rate.Deaths.Death rate.
  • Page 96
    Notifications.—One hundred and thirty-three patients were notified for the first time in 1936 as suffering from tuberculosis. The number was made up as follows
    Males.Females.Total
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    The following is a statement of particulars appearing in the Register of Notifications of Cases of Tuberculosis for the year ended 31st December, 1936:—
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.total.
    M.F.Total.M.F.Total.
  • Page 97
    Deaths.—Sixty-nine deaths from tuberculosis were recorded:—
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    The following table gives particulars regarding the new cases and deaths which have occurred during the year:—
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pumonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 98
    Institutional Treatment. During 1936 the following number of Leyton patients were sent to sanatoria or other institutions for the treatment of Tuberculosis —
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 99
    The various organs affected in their order of frequency may be gauged from the following list of deaths from cancer occurring during the year under review :—
    MalesFemales
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    continued from previous page
    Males.Females.
  • Page 100
    Bacteriological Diagnosis.—The arrangements made by the County Council of Essex with the Counties' Public Health Laboratories, 91, Queen Victoria Street, E.C. 4, for the examination of specimens sent by any Authority throughout the County, is being continued.
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    TABLE No. 11. CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR l36.
    DISEASE.At All Ages.Number of Cases Notified. At Ages — Years.Total Cases Notified in each Locality — Wards.Total cases removed to Hospital.
    Under 1.1 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and upwards.12345678910
    Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central North.Central South.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 103
    Statistical Returns 1936. Admissions:—
    At all ages.Under 1 year.1 year to 5 years.5 years to 15 years.15 years to 25 years.Over 25 years.
  • Page 103
    The following list shows the numbers of the respective diseases dealt with :—
    Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.
  • Page 103
    SCARLET FEVER. Of 367 persons notified during the year 232 (63 per cent.) were admitted to Ley ton Isolation Hospital for treatment. Of that number 121 were males and 111 females. The average period of treatment in hospital was 32.83 days.
    19321933193419351936
  • Page 103
    Included among the number of 232 patients admitted to the scarlet fever wards were:—
  • Page 104
    It was necessary to arrange for admission to institutions outside the area of 8 Leyton residents suffering from scarlet fever. The outlying institutions to which these patients were sent were:—
  • Page 104
    Complications P resent on Admission. Of the 220 patients definitely diagnosed as scarlet fever, 19 had compli cations on admission. The following table shows these complications
    Rhinitis.Otorrhoea.Cervical adenitisTotal.
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    These complications, with the number in each age group, are set out in the following table:—
    Nature of Complications.Age Group Incidence.Total Incidence.
    0-55-1010-1515 and over.Number.Percentage.
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    Ttme of Onset of Complications.
    During 1st week in Hospital.During 2nd week in Hospital.During 3rd week in Hospital.During 4th week and later in Hospital.Total.
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    1936, therefore, no overcrowding of patients occurred. The following figures show the percentage incidence rate of complications during these three vears.
    Per cent.
  • Page 106
    Of 231 persons notified during the year, 187 (80 per cent.) were admitted to Leyton Isolation Hospital. Of that number, 110 were males and 77 females. The average period of treatment in hospital was 40.28 days per case.
    19321933193419351936.
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    Included among the number of 231 patients admitted to the diphtheria wards were:—
  • Page 107
    In addition to the 187 patients admitted to Leyton Isolation Hospital, it was necessary to find accommodation for 17 cases in the following fever hospitals:—
  • Page 107
    Deaths.—Nine deaths due to diphtheria occurred in Leyton Isolation Hospital during the year, the following being the relevant particulars:—
    No.Sex.Age.Cause of Death.In Hospital.
  • Page 108
    Massage and Special Treatment. The Council's Masseuse, Miss Findlay, attends at the Isolation Hospital during one morning per week, and the following list shows the numbers of the different types of patients dealt with.
    Number of patients treatedNumber of treatments.
  • Page 110
    Notification of Births.—Thirteen hundred and fifty-eight notifications of births were received during the year.
  • Page 110
    Voluntary Workers. The following is a list of the ladies who act as Voluntary Workers at the maternity and child welfare centres :—
    Name.Centre.Since.
  • Page 111
    TABLE 12. ATTENDANCES, EXAMINATIONS, ETC., 1936.
    Leyton Green.Park House.
    p.m. Mon.p.m. Wed.a.m. Toddlers. Fri.p.m. Fri.p.m. Mon.a.m. Toddlers. Tues.p.m. Tues.p.m. Thurs.All Centres.
  • Page 112
    During the year the Health Visitors have made 18,803 visits to homes, as follows:—
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    Dental Treatment. During the past five years the number of expectant mothers and children under five years of age who have received dental treatment in connection with the Council's scheme for maternity and child welfare has been as follows:—
  • Page 113
    The record of such treatment undertaken during the year 1936 is as follows:—
    Expectant Mothers.Children.
  • Page 113
    Orthopaedic Treatment. Primary Examinations.—During the year 33 children were referred from the Infant Welfare Clinics to the Council's Orthopsedic Surgeon. The orthopaedic defects included:—
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    Acquired.
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    Provision of Surgical Appliances.—Eighty-four children were supplied with surgical appliances on the recommendation of the Orthopaedic Surgeon, and the following is a list of the appliances supplied under the Authority's scheme:—
  • Page 114
    Surgical Operations.—During the year three children under school age were admitted to hospital and the following operations were performed by Mr. Whitchurch Howell:—
  • Page 115
    The following list shows the ophthalmic defects found in these 33 children:—
  • Page 118
    The illnesses for which convalescence was recormmended were:—
  • Page 119
    Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
    Cases.Treated At Home. In Hosp.Vision Unimpaired.Vision Impaired.Total Blindness.Deaths.
  • Page 119
    Treatment.—These 6 cases were treated as follows:—
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    The following figures show the variations in the infantile and neo-natal mortality rates and in the number of stillbirths during the last five-year period.
    Year.Births.Deaths underMortality Rate.Stillbirths.
    1 year.4 weeks.Infantile.Neo-natal.
  • Page 120
    TABLE 13. Infantile Mortality, Year 1936—Ages.
    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.
  • Page 121
    TABLE 13a. Infantile Mortality During the Year 1936—Wards.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central North.Central South.Forest.Leyton-stone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wan-stead Slip.Ward. not known.Total Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 122
    The Council's Infant Life Protection Visitors made 300 visits of inspection during the year. Summary, Year 1936.
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    Attendances.—During 1936, the attendances were as follows :
    Centre.First Attendances.Subsequent Attendances.Total.
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    Of that number 9 were not pregnant, and the following table deals with the attendances of the remaining 376.
    Number of Expectant Mothers who attended. 376Percentage of Primigra vidæ. 42.82Percentage of Multiparæ. 57.18.
  • Page 124
    The number of home visits made by Health Visitors to expectant mothers during the year was 183. The results of all cases examined are tabulated below.
    Number.Percentage of Finished Cases.
  • Page 127
    Maternity Beds. In addition to the 430 expectant mothers who attended the Council's clinics, 324 attended the Out-patient Department of Queen Mary's Hospital, Stratford, for ante-natal supervision. These mothers had their confinements in the Margaret Lyle Wards of the hospital.
  • Page 130
    Puerperal Pyrexia. As a result of investigations regarding the 14 notified cases of puerperal pyrexia, the causes of pyrexia were considered to be
  • Page 136
    MILK SUPPLY, 1931-1936.
    Year.Pints of Fresh Milk.Packets of Dried Milk.Cost to Council
    £s.d.
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    School Population and Attendance. —I am indebted to the Director of Education for the following information regarding school population and attendance :—-
    Elementary Schools.No. of Schools. (Departments).No. on Rolls.Average Attendance.Percentage Attendance
  • Page 143
    RETURN OF ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTIONS IN INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS.
    School.Entrants.Second Age Group.Third Age Group.
    Code Group.Specials.Re-inspections.Code Group.Specials.Re-inspections.Code Group.Specials.Re-inspections.
  • Page 143
    The Findings of Medical Inspection. Number of Individual Children found at Routine Medical Inspection to require Treatment (excluding Defects of Nutrition, Uncleanliness and Dental Diseases).
    Group.Number of Children.Percentage of Children found to require treatment.
    Inspected.Found to require treatment.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    R eturn of D efects found by M edical I nspection in the Y ear ended 31st D ecember , 1936.
    Defect or Disease.Routine Inspections.Special Inspections.
    Number requiring Treatment.Observation.Number requiring Treatment.Observation.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    CLASSIFICATION OF THE NUTRITION OF CHILDREN INSPECTED DURING THE YEAR IN ROUTINE AGE GROUPS.
    Age Group.Number of Children Inspected.A (Excellent). tB (Normal).C (Slightly subnormal).D (Bad).
    Number.Per cent.Number.Per cent.Number.Per cent.Num. ber.Per cent.
  • Page 145
    Cleanliness Surveys in Individual Schools.
    School.Number of Examinations.Number Cautioned.Number Excluded.
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    The nature of incidence of such defects were
    Routine Inspections.Special Inspections.
    Defect or Disease.Number requiring Treatment.Observation.Number requiring Treatment.Observation.
    (2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 153
    The following table shows in statistical form the results of school dental inspection in individual schools and over the whole area.
    School.Number inspected.Number referred for treatment.Number accepting treatment.Percentage of acceptances.
    Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.
  • Page 154
    Orthopaedic Clinic. The following figures show the number of school children examined and treated during the last five years.
    Examinations.19321933193419351936
  • Page 157
    During recent years there has been a marked increase in the work of this clinic, as is evident from the following figures showing the numbers treated annually during the last five years.
    No. of Cases.No. of New Cases.Attendances.
  • Page 158
    very satisfactory result. The following table gives these results
    Cured.Improved.Stationary.Worse.No data.Totals.
  • Page 161
    The following table shows the types of physical defect, the number of children in each category, and the progress recorded in the cases of 149 children subjected to medical survey by Dr. P. Henderson (Deputy School Medical Officer) during the year.
    Defect.No. of Children.Improved.StationaryWorse.No Data.Total.
  • Page 162
    It is interesting to compare these figures with those of previous years and the following table gives this information (children for whom no data were available were omitted from the calculations) :—
    19321933193419351936
  • Page 162
    The following table shows the average monthly gain in weight (ounces) made by the children in the main disease groups :—
  • Page 164
    Exceptional Children—Cost of Education. —The Director of Education has supplied the following information showing the annual cost to the Education Authority of educating the undermentioned types of children.
    Per Child.Rate Cost Per Child.
  • Page 165
    The number of individual children fed under the Authority's arrangements during 1936 was as follows :—
    Ordinary Meals.Milk Meals.
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    Number of Code Group Inspections :—
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    B. Other Inspections.
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    C. Children Found to Require Treatment. Number of individual children found at Routine Medical Inspection to require treatment (excluding defects of Nutrition, Uncleanliness and Dental Diseases).
    Group.For Defective Vision (excluding Squint).For all other Conditions recorded in Table II.A.Total.Percentage of children found to require Treatment.
  • Page 167
    TABLE II. A.—Return of Defects found by Medical Inspection in the Year ended 31 st December , 1936.
    Defect or Disease.Routine Inspections.Special Inspections.
    Number requiring Treatment.Observation.Number requiring Treatment.Observation.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 168
    TABLE II—B. Classification of the Nutrition of Children Inspected during the Year in the Routine Age Groups.
    Age Groups.No. of Children Inspected.A. (Excellent).B. (Normal).C. (Slightly-Subnormal).D. (Bad).
    No.%No.%No.%No.%
  • Page 168
    TABLE III. Return of all Exceptional Children in the Area. BLIND CHILDREN.
    At Certified Schools for the Blind.At Public Elementary Schools.At Other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
  • Page 169
    EPILEPTIC CHILDREN. Children Suffering from Severe Epilepsy.
    At Certified Special Schools.At Public Elementary Schools.At other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
  • Page 169
    PHYSICALLY DEFECTIVE CHILDREN. A. Tuberculous Children. 1.— Children Suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis. (Including pleura and intra-thoracic glands.)
    At Certified Special Schools.At Public Elementary Schools.At other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
  • Page 169
    II.— Children Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis. (This category should include tuberculosis of all sites other than those shown ii (I) above.)
    At Certified Special Schools.At Public Elementary Schools.At other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
  • Page 169
    B. Delicate Children.
    At Certified Special Schools.At Public Elementary Schools.'At other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
  • Page 169
    C. Crippled Children.
    At Certified Special Schools.At Public Elementary Schools.At other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
  • Page 170
    D. Children with Heart Disease.
    At Certified Special Schools.At Public Elementary Schools.At other Institutions.At no School or Institution.Total.
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    TABLE IV.—Return of Defects Treated during the Year ended 31 st December , 1936. TREATMENT TABLE. Group I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for which see Table VI)
    Disease of Defect.Number of Defects trated or under tratment during the year.
    Under the Autority's Scheme.(2)Otherwise.(3)Total(4)
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    TABLE IV.— contd. Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments. —Group I.).
    Defect of Disease. (1)Number of Defects dealt with.
    Under the Authority's Scheme. (2)Otherwise. (3)Total. (4)
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    TABLE IV.— cod. Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.
    Number of Defects.Received Other Forms of Treatment. (4)Total Number Treated. (5)
    Received Operative Treatment.
    Under the Authority's Scheme in Clinic or Hospital. (J)By Private Practitioner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's Scheme. (2)Total. (3)
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    TABLE IV.— contd. Group IV.— Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.
    Under the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.
    Residential treatment with education. (1)Residential treatment without education. (2)Non-residential treatment at an orthopaedic clinic. (3)Residential treatment with education. (1)Residential treatment without education. (2)Non-residential treatment at an orthopaedic clinic. (3)Total number treated.
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    TABLE V. Dental Inspection and Treatment.
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    Continued from previous page
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    TABLE VI. Uncleanliness and Verminous Conditions.
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    STATEMENT OF THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31 st DECEMBER, 1936, BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY TO THE LOCAL MENTAL DEFICIENCY AUTHORITY. Total number of children notified: 16. Analysis of the above- Total.
    Diagnosis.Boys.Girls.