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Tottenham 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]

Published
1927
Pages
96
Tables
62

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62 tables in this report

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    Censuses 1911 and 1921.— Percentage, of each sex in quinquennial age groups.
    Age Group.1911.1921
    Percentages.Percentages.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
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    Return of Houses, Population, etc., at Mid-Summer, 1926 , as supplied to us by the Treasurer's Department.
    Ward.Acreage.Total Number of *Houses.Other Buildings and †Assessments.Total Number of Assessments.Estimated Population.Density of Population per Acre.Rateable Value.
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    BIRTHS.
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    Births notified under the Notification of Births Acts:—
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    DEATHS.
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    These deaths are distributed in age groups as follows:—
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    Table showing the Population, Birth and Death Rates, in Wards, during 1926.
    Ward.No. of Births.No. of Deaths.Population.General Birth-rate.General Death-rate.No. of Deaths Under 1 Year.Infant Mortality per 1,000 of Populat:on.Infant Mortality per 1,000 Births.
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    Table showing the Population, Birth Rate, and Death Rate from all causes, in Tottenham during the last six years.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Deaths of Nonresidents registered in the District.Deaths of Residents not registered in the District.Nett Deaths Belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected Number.Nett..
    Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number.Rate.Number.Rate.
    Numbor.Rate per 1,000 Nett Births.Number.Rate.
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    M. of H. Table II.— Table of cases of Infectious Disease coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1926 in the Tottenham Urban District, classified according to Diseases, Ages and. Localities.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number or Cases Notified.Total Casks Notified in Each LocalityTotal Cases Removed to Hospital
    At all AgesAt Ages—YearsBrnce Grove and Stone leignChestnutsGreen LanesPark and ColcraineStamford HillTown HallWest GreenWhite Hart Lane
    Under 11 to 22 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to '2020 to 3!>35 to 4545 to 6565 and over
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    TABLE OF DEATHS during the Year 1926 m the lottenham Urban sanitary District,classified according to Diseases, Ages and Localities.
    Causes of Death.Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the DistrictDeaths at all ages of "Residents" belonging to Localities, whether occurring in or beyond the District.Total Deaths, whether of "Residents" or "non-Residents" in Institutions in the District.
    All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 35.35 and under 45.45 and under 55.55 and under 65.65 and under 75.75 aDd under 85.85 and upwards.Bruce Grove & Stoneloish.Chestnuts.Green Lane .Park and Colaraine.Stamfoid Hill.Town Hail.West Green.White Hart Lane.
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    M. of H. Table IV. INFANTILE DEATHS in Ages, Sexes and Localities, during the year 1926.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 week.1—2 weeks.2—3 weeks.3—4 weeks.Total under 4 week9.1—3 months.3—6 months.6—9 months.9—12 month-.Total Deaths under l ynr.Males.Females.Bruce Grove & Stoneleteh Ward.Chestnuts Ward.Green Lams Ward.Park and Coleraine Ward.Stamford Hill Ward.Town Hall Ward.West Green Ward.Whits Hart Lane Ward.
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    CANCER.
    Digestive System:—Males.Females.
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    There were 50 deaths from Violence, including 19 which were suicidal. In 1925, the number was 58.
    Males.Females.
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    Mortuary Table for the Year 1926.
    Bodies Admitted.TotalNo. of Post-Mortems.No. of InquestsDeaths from ViolenceDeaths from Drowning
    MonthMale*FemalesMalesFemalesTotal
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    The following List gives the Causes to which Deaths were attributed by the Coroner or Coroner's Juries:—
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    Multiple Home Cases, 1926 (including one treated in 1927) :•—
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    * In 11 of these instances, dual notifications were received simultaneously, and in 1 instance triple notifications.
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    Continued from previous page...
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    TUBERCULOSIS.
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary .Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    MalesFemalesMalesFemalesMalesFemalesMalesFemales
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    Organs Affected (New Cases):—
    Males.Females
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    MOTOR AMBULANCE SERVICE, 1926.
    No. of Cases.Mileage.Receipts.
    Surgical.Defective Children.From Cases.From T.E.C.
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    CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
    Name and Situation.Nature of Accommodation.By whom Provided.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
    Date.Name.Nature of Case.Result.
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    GENERAL SANITARY WORK. Hereunder is specified in tabular form the inspections by the Sanitary Officers during 1926. and the nature of the defects discovered:-
    Late Harringay. Ward (Mr. Redston)West Green Ward (Mr. West).Lato St Ann b Ward (Mr. Smith).Late High Cross Ward (Mr. Portman).Late Middle Ward (Mr. Miller).Late Lower Ward (Mr. Shillito).
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    SANITARY WORK CARRIED OUT BY FEMALE SANITARY INSPECTOR.
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    Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections. Written Notices.Prosecutions
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    2.- Deferts Found.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found. Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
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    3.- Home Work
    OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.Number of Inspections of Outworkers' Premises.Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 108.Outwork in Infected Premises, Sections 109, 110.
    Nature of Work.Lists received from Employers.Number of Addresses of Outworkers received from other Councils.Number of Addresses of Outworkers forwarded to other CouncilsProsecutions
    Twice in the year.Once in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of Lists.Failing to send ListsInstances.Notices served.i Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (Sec. 109).Prosecutions (Sees. 109, 110).
    Total Lists.Outworkers.Total Lists.Outworkers.
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    4.—Registered Workshops.
    Workshops on the Register (a. 131) at the end of the Year.Number.
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    5.—Other Matters.
    Class.Number.
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    I am obliged to the County Council (who are the Authority for administering the provisions of the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875), for the following information respecting samples taken in Tottenham:—
    Name of Article.Samples.
    TakenFound Adulterated.
  • Page 51
    New Houses and Tenements erected during the Year.
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    Dr. Friel has furnished the following table in relation to Otorrhoea cases dealt with at the Aural Clinic:—
    Cause of Suppuration.Total Ears.Cured.Lost Sight of.Under treatment.Sent for operation.
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    The actual expenditure was as follows:—
    £s.d.
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    The following table shows the expenditure on School Journeys since the Committee decided to aid them:—
    Year.Amount Sanctioned. £Amount Spent. £
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    Convalescent Home Treatment.—During the year, 375 children were sent away for varying periods, namely:—
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    The following table gives the affections on account of which children received convalescent treatment:—
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    SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Table I.—Numbeb of Pupils inspected 1st January, 1926, to 31st December, 1926.
    Ages.Routine Inspections.Total.
    101112131415161718
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    Table II.—Return of Defects found in the Course of Medical Inspection in 1926.
    Defect or DiseaseRoutine Inspections.
    Number referred for Treatment.Number requiring to be kept under Observation, but not referred for Treatment.
    (1)(2)(3)
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    Table IV.—Treatment of Defects of Pupils during 1926. Group I.—Treatment of Minor Ailments.
    Disease or Defect.No. of Defects Treated, or under Treatment During the Year.
    Under Local Education Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
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    Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint ( excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group I).
    Defect or Disease. (1)No. of Defects dealt with.
    Under the Authority's Scheme. (2)Submitted to refraction by private practitioner or at hospital, apart from the Authority's Scheme. (3)Otherwise. (4)Total. (5)
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    Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat. Number of Defects.
    Received Operative Treatment.Received other forms of Treatment. (4)Total Number treated. (5)
    Under the Authority's Scheme, in Clinic or Hospital. (1)By Private Practitioner or Hospital apart from the Authority's Scheme. (2)Total (3)
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    ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. Table I.—Number of Children Inspected 1st January, 1926 to 31st December, 1926.
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    Table II. A.—Return of Defects found by Medical Inspection in the Year ended 31st December, 1926.
    Defect or Disease.Routine Inspections.Special Inspections.
    No. of Defects.No. of Defects.
    Requiring Treatment.Requiring to be kept under observation, but not requiring Treatment.Requiring Treatment.Requiring to be kept under observation ,but not requiring Treatment.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    Table II.— Continued. B. Number of individual children found at Routine Medical Inspection to Require Treatment (excluding Uncleanliness and Dental Diseases).
    Group. (1)Number of Children.Percentage of Children found to require Treatment. (4)
    Inspected. (2)Found to require Treatment. (3)
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    Table III.-Return of all Exceptional Children in the Area.
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    Table III.— Continued.
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    Table IV.—Return of Defects Treated during the Year ended 31 st December, 1926. TREATMENT TABLE. Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uneleanliness, for which see Group V).
    Disease or Defect.Number of Defects treated or under treatment during the year.
    Under the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
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    Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group I).
    Defect or Disease.No. of Defects dealt with.
    Under the Authority's Scheme.Submitted to refraction by private practitioner or at hospital, apart from the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.
    Number of Defects.
    Received Operative Treatment.
    Under the Authority's Scheme,in Clinic or Hospital.By Private Practitioner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's Scheme.TotalReceived other forms of Treatment.Total Number treated.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    Table IV.— Continued. Oroup I V.—Dental Deject*.
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    HOME VISITS MADE UNDER THE NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS ACTS AND MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE ACT.
    Children under 1 year.Children over 1 year.Total.
    1st Visits.Re-visits.1st Visits.Re-visits.
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    INFANT WELFARE CLINICS.
    Total Attendances .New Cases.No. of Sessions.Average Attendance per Session.No. of Children on the Register 1-5 yrs.
    MorningAft 'noonMorningAft'noon
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    Infant Mortality of Infants Attending the Infant Welfare Centres during 19SC.
    Centre.No, on Reg ster.Deaths of Infants.Infantile Death-rate
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    ANTE AND POST-NATAL CLINICS.
    Medical Examinations.Ante-Natal.Post-Natal.Total.Number of Sessions.Average Attendance per Session.
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    DINNERS TO EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS. Dinners to expectant and nursing mothers, and to children under 5 years of age, in necessitous cases, have been given as follows:—
    Number of Dinners Served:—
    To Expectant and Nursing Mothers.To Toddlers.Total.In respect of—
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    The following table sets out the number of cases treated in this Institution and the Mothers' Hospital subsidised by your Committee, and the details relating to them:—
    District Maternity Home. EdmontonMothers' Hospital.Total| Discharged before | ConfinementConfinementsMothers Delivered by:—
    Live BirthsStill BirthsTotalMid-wivesDoctorsTotal
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    Continued from previous page...
    Notified as Puerperal Sepsis.Maternity Deaths.No. of cases in which temperature rose above 100.4 for 24 hoursNotified as Ophthalmia Neonatorum.Inflammation of the eyes.Not Entirely breast-fed.
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    Number of days on which the Creche was opened, 248.
    Quarter.Attendances under 3 years of Age.Attendances over 3 years of Age.Total.
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    27 children were sent away for varying periods, namely:—
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    Children referred to the Prince of Wales's and North Middlesex Hospitals from the Welfare Centres:'—
    Number of Children.Number of Consultations.Treated as In-Patients.Operations for Tonsils and Adenoids.