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Sutton and Cheam 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]

Published
1962
Pages
62
Tables
52

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52 tables in this report

  • Page 4
    SUMMARY OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR 1961
  • Page 5
    CAUSES OF DEATH IN THE BOROUGH OF SUTTON AND CHEAM DURING 1961
    M.F.Total
  • Page 6
    DEATHS FROM CANCER OF THE LUNG, 1954 to 1961
    19541955195619571958195919601961
  • Page 6
    AGE GROUPS
    Causes of Death0-1 Week1-4 Weeks1-12 Months
  • Page 10
    The following is the average of monthly analyses :-
  • Page 11
    The Throwley Road Bath, Sutton, is much older and has changing cubicles round the sides of the bath. It is open all the year round.
    Maiden Road BathThrowley Road Bath
  • Page 13
    RECORD OF INSPECTIONS MADE, COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED AND NOTICES SERVED
  • Page 13
    Statutory Notices were served as under-
  • Page 14
    SUMMARY OF REMEDIAL WORKS AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS CARRIED OUT
  • Page 15
    HOUSING
  • Page 17
    7 Housing Act, 1957 - Part IV Overcrowding
  • Page 18
    The 34 cases of overcrowding abated were relieved by the following means
  • Page 18
    The following is a summary of applications for grants received and dealt with by the Borough Council up to 31st December, 1961, as supplied by the Town Clerk:- Applications Received
    DiscretionaryConversionsStandardTotal
  • Page 18
    Grants paid during 1961 total £7,279. 12s. 9d. made up as follows.-
  • Page 19
    (A) Applications for Certificates of Disrepair
    From 6.7.1957 to end of 19611961 only
  • Page 19
    PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936 - WORKPLACES
    InspectionsNumber of written and verbal noticesOccupiers prosecuted
  • Page 20
    The following is a summary of the results obtained during the year:-
    MONTHGauge No. 2Gauge No. 6Gauge No. 7
    Rainfall in inchesTotal Solids (Tons per sq.mile)Rainfall in inchesTotal Solids (Tons per sq.mile)Rainfall in inchesTotal Solids (Tons per sq.mile)
  • Page 21
    The following table gives a summary of the daily readings taken during the year 1961.
    Smoke Concentration (Micrograms per cu metre}Sulphur Dioxide Concentration (Micrograms per cu metre)
    Highest Daily-ReadingLowest Daily ReadingAverage Daily ReadingHighest Daily ReadingLowest Daily ReadingAverage Daily Reading
  • Page 22
    INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD Food, and Drugs Act, 1955 Sampling; During the year two hundred and sixteen samples (comprising forty-six formal and one hundred and seventy informal samples) were Submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis as follows:-
    Type of SampleNumber of Samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 23
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of SampleNumber of Samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 24
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of SampleNumber of Samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalF ormalinformalTotal
  • Page 25
    The following details classify the type of irregularity or infringement and the action taken in connection with the nine unsatisfactory samples:-
    Sample No.Article SampledType of InfringementAction taken and Remarks
  • Page 26
    Continued from previous page...
    Sample NoArticle SampledType of InfringementAction taken and Remarks
  • Page 29
    The following licences authorising the use of special designations were issued during the year and expire on the,31st December, 1965:-
  • Page 29
    One hundred and fourteen samples of milk were examined as follows
    Class of MilkNumber of samples examinedType of Test appliedPassedResults
    FailedVoid
  • Page 31
    The following table shows the 1961 percentage results in each grade and for comparative purposes the results obtained in 1960.
    Grading of Samples 1961Grading of Samples 1960
  • Page 32
    The following table shows the average percentage and other details in connection with the samples obtained from individual manufacturers.
    Producers CodeNumber of Samples takenType of SampleAverage percentage in each grade
    WrappedLooseGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
  • Page 33
    Constituent Percentages
    Sample NoFatMilk Solids other than fat
  • Page 34
    The following is a summary of the number of food premises in the Boroughr-
  • Page 34
    During the year 1510 visits were made to food business premises, 58 notices were served in connection with the 83 infringements discovered as detailed in the following table;-
    Food Hygiene RegulationsNumber of Infringements found tin 1961Number of Infringements rectified in 1961, (including infringements discovered in 1960, but rectified in 1961)
  • Page 36
    The following table shows the number of food premises registered by type of business, and the number of inspections made.
    Type of Registered PremisesABCD
    Preserved FoodsMilkIce CreamInspections
  • Page 36
    The following diseased and/or unsound meat and other foods have been surrendered and destroyed or, where suitable, utilised for pig food.
    Type of Food CondemnedlbsTinsBottles or JarsPackets or Numbers
  • Page 39
    Disinfection and Disinfestation
    Council HousesPrivate HousesOther Premises
  • Page 40
    (3) The cause or site of infestation at the 568 infested premises was:-
  • Page 40
    (4) Type of premises found to be infested:-
    With RatsWith MiceTotal
  • Page 40
    (5) Summary of the type of premises and methods employed in clearing premises of rats and mice:-
  • Page 40
    Methods employed in clearing 576 premises of rats and mice.
  • Page 41
    The following is a summary of the results obtained:-
    Number ofSections
  • Page 41
    All the manholes baited were checked three days after the baits had been deposited, with the following results:-
    Number ofSections
  • Page 42
    The following is a tabulated summary of the results achieved:-
    Number ofSectionsTotal
    ABCDE
  • Page 42
    (U) Key to Sections
  • Page 43
    During 1961, one thousand one hundred and seventy six children received a primary course of immunisation as follows -
    Children Born in. Years1961196019591958195719521947Total
  • Page 44
    The monthly incidence of notified cases is shown in the following table
  • Page 44
    The monthly incidence of notified cases is shown in the following table:-
  • Page 45
    The following table shows the number of vaccinations during 1961:-
    AgeNumber VaccinatedNumber Re-Vaccinated
  • Page 49
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASES (OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS) DURING 1961
    DiseaseAGE IN YEARSTOTALSRemoved to HospitalDied *
    Under 1123451015203545Over 65
  • Page 50
    DISTRIBUTION OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES IN WARDS
    DiseaseWARDS
    N.N.W.N.E.W.C.E.C.E.S.W.S.E.S.TOTAL
  • Page 51
    The following table shows the new cases and deaths in age groups:-
    AGE PERIODSNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 52
    The results were as follows:-
    MaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 53
    PART 1 OF THE ACT 1. INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).
    Premises (1)Number on Register (2)Number ofOccupiers prosecuted (5)
    Inspections (3)Written notices (4)
  • Page 53
    2. Cases in which DEFECTS were found (If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they should be reckoned as two, three or more 'cases')
    Particulars (1)Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted (6)
    Found (2)Remedied (3)Referred
    To H.M.Inspector (4)By H.M. Inspector (5)
  • Page 54
    PART VIII OF THE ACT OUTWORK (Sections 110 and 111)
    Nature of WorkWearing apparel (Making etc. Cleaning and Washing)Umbrellas etc.LampshadesTotal