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Stepney 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

Published
1925
Pages
82
Tables
36

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36 tables in this report

  • Page 9
    647 bacteriological examinations were made on behalf of the Public Health Department during the year. The specimens and the results were as follows:—
    Positive.Negative.Total.
  • Page 13
    The following table shows the number of deaths of infants under one year of age from Diarrhoea and the period of the year, &c ., for the years 1913-1924:—
    Year.1st qtr.2nd qtr.3rd qtr.Oct. & Nov.Dec.Total under 1.Percentage of deaths occurring from July 1st to end of November. per cent.Deaths from Diarrhoea over 1 and under 2 years of age.
  • Page 14
    Phthisis. 461 new cases were notified, or 6 more than in the previous year.
    Notification of New Cases.Number of Deaths from Phthisis.Death Rate per 1,000.
  • Page 15
    Number of deaths from Consumption from 1901 to 1924:—
    Limehouse DistrictSt. George's.Mile End.Whitechapel.Whole Borough
  • Page 16
    129 new cases were notified, or 10 less than in the previous year:—
    Notifications.DeathsDeath-rate per 1,000
  • Page 16
    Deaths from diseases of a Tubercular nature, other than Phthisis, from 1901 to 1924:—
    Limehouse DistrictSt. George's.Mile End.WhitechapelWhole Borough.
  • Page 18
    TABLE 1.
  • Page 18
    Analysis I.
    Under observation on January 1st pending diagnosis.Examined for the first time during the year.TotalSuffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Not suffering from i Tuberculosis.Under observation on December 31st pending diagnosis.Ceased attendance before completion of diagnosis.
  • Page 18
    Analysis II.
    Under observation on January 1st pending diagnosis.Examined for the first time during the year.TotalSuffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Not suffering from Tuberculosis.Under observation on December 31st pending diagnosis.Ceased attendance before completion of diagnosis
  • Page 19
    TABLE II.
    Under observation on January 1st pending diagnosis.Examined for the first time during the year.TotalSuffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Not suffering from Tuberculosis.Under observation on December 31st pending diagnosis.Ceased attendance before completion of diagnosis.
  • Page 19
    TABLE III.
    New cases.Cases in attendance during the year.
  • Page 20
    Table IV. shows a general statement of the work during the year.
    Number of Patients under treatment or supervision (excluding persons under observation or domiciliary treatment) on December 31st.Total number of attendances of Patients at the Dispensaries during the year.Number of persons placed during the year under observation at the Dispensaries for purpose of diagnosis.Number of cases in which the period of observation at the Dispensary exceeded two months.Number of Insured persons under domiciliary treatment on December 31st.Number of reports received from Insurance Practitioners in respect of insured patients under domiciliary treatment daring the year.Number of persons referred to affiliated hospital for consultation.Number of consultations with Medical Practitioners at the homes of Patients.Number of other visits paid by Tuberculosis Officers to the homes of patientsNumber of visits paid by Nurses or Health Visitors to the homes of patients for dispensary purposes.Number of specimens of sputum examined in connection with the work of the Dispensaries.
  • Page 21
    FORM R. — Table referring to persons residing in the area which is served by the S t . GEORGE'S DISPENSARY.
    Number ofUnder observation at the Dispensary on J an. 1st pending diagnosis.Examined for the first time during the year.Total.Found to beUnder observation at the Dispensary on Dec. 31st pending diagnosis.Ceased attendance before completion of diagnosis.
    Suffering from Tuberculosis.Not suffering from Tuberculosis.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
  • Page 23
    FORM R. — Table referring to persons residing in the area which is served by the WHITECHAPEL DISPENSARY.
    Number ofUnder observation at the Dispensary on Jan. 1st pending diagnosis.Examined for the first time during the year.Total.Found to beUnder observation at the Dispensary on Dec. 31st pending diagnosis.Ceased attendance before completion of diagnosis.
    Suffering from Tuberculosis.Not suffering from Tuberculosis.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
  • Page -
    SANITARY INSPECTORS' REPORT.
    H. BOTTOMLEY.A. COOK.T. W. DEE.E. W. FLINT.H. O. HARRIS.J. W. JOHNSON.H. MILLS.G. O. PAVITT.H. QUAINTRELLW. SHEPHERD.R. SIMPSON.J. TWAITS.R. H. WATERMAN.J. WHITE.T. P. WRACK.S. H. V. TRIMMING.W. T. TWYNHAM.TOTALS.
  • Page 53
    London County Council Table.
    Premises.No. on register at end of 1924.Number of inspections.Number of prosecutions.
  • Page 55
    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, LAUNDRIES, WORKPLACES AND HOMEWORK. 1.—INSPECTIONS.
    Premises. (1)Number.
    Inspections. (2)Written Notices. (3)Prosecutions. (4)
  • Page 55
    2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
    Particulars. (1)Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions. (5)
    Found. (2)Remedied. (3)Referred to H.M. Inspector. (4)
  • Page 56
    3.HOME WORK
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS. SECTION 107.Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 108.Outwork in Infected Premises, Sections 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecution*.Instances.Orders made (s. 110).Prosecutions (sections 109, 110)
    Twice in the yearOnce in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    ContractorsWork men.Contractors.Workmen.
  • Page 57
    4 — REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Roister (s. 131) at the end of the year 1924. (1)Number. (2)
  • Page 57
    5.— OTHER MATTERS.
    Class. (1)Number. (2)
  • Page -
    Causes of, and Ages at Death during the Year, 1924. Metropolitan Borough of Stepney.
    Causes of Death.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25and under 45 years,45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.All Ages.
  • Page 59
    Deaths from stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age for the whole Borough.
    Cause of DeathUnder 1 week1-2 weeks.2-3 weeks.3-4 weeks.Total under 1 montn.1-3 months.3-6 months6-9 months.9-12 monthsTotal Deaths under One Year
  • Page -
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the Year, 1924. Metropolitan Borough of Stepney.
    Notifiable Disease.Number of Cases notified.Total Cases notified in each Locality.Total removed to Hospital
    At all AgesAt Ages—Years.Lime- houseSt. George'sMile EndWhite-chapel
    Under1 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and upwards
  • Page 61
    TABLE A.
    Number of Samples.Number Genuine.Number Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.
  • Page 62
    T able A.— Continued.
    Number of Samples.Number Genuine.Number Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.
  • Page 62
    Table B.
    Year.Number of Samples.Number Adulterated.Percentape Adulterated.
  • Page 63
    Table C.
    District.Number of Samples.Number Adulterated,Percentage Adulterated.Offences under Butter and Margarine Acts.
  • Page 63
    Table D.
    Inspector.Samples Taken.Number of Samples.Number of Prosecutions.
    Adulterated.Unlabelled.Food & Drugs Acts.Butter & Margarine Acts.
  • Page 64
    Table E.
    Year.Number of Summonses.Total Fines.Total Costs.Average Fine.Average Total Penalty.
    1924£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 64
    Table F,
    1915.1916.1917.1918.1919.19201921.1922.1923.1924.
  • Page 65
    Table G.
    Month.Numbered examined.Fat per cent.Solids-not fat per cent.Total Solids per cent.
  • Page 67
    Table H.
    Number.Deficient in Fat. per cent.Deficient in Solids-not-fat. per cent. = *Added water per cent.Action; Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 68
    Table J.
    Amount of Boric Acid per cent.Percentage of samples, 1924.Percentage of samples, 1923.Percentage of samples, 1922.
  • Page 69
    Table K
    NumberOffence,Result of proceedings
  • Page 70
    1 Milk and Cream not sold as preserved cream:—