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Chelsea 1913
Annual report for 1913 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Section III.
HOUSING OF THE WORKING GLASSES.
Sir Thomas Moke Buildings.
The Buildings have been fully occupied during the year. During the
year 41 tenants voluntarily terminated their tenancies, as against 25 in
1912, and two were given notice to quit, the same number as in 1912.
During 1913, 28 births (13 boys and 15 girls) were registered as occuring in the Building, and 9 deaths of residents occurred. The deaths were as follows:-
| Age. | Sex. | Disease. |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days | Male | Hereditary syphilis. |
| 14 days | Male | Inanition. |
| 14 days | Female | Gastric catarrh. |
| 5 months | Male | Broncho-pneumonia; meningitis. |
| 21 years | Female | Tubercular meningitis. |
| 34 „ | Female | Puerperal fever. |
| 51 „ | Male | Gastric ulcer; myocarditis |
| 57 „ | Male | Duodenal ulcer. |
| 58 ,, | Male | Quinsy. |
Two cases of scarlet fever and 3 cases of diphtheria were notified in
the Buildings during the year.
Pond House.
During the year Pond House was fully occupied. Six tenants
voluntarily terminated their tenancies. Two births—both males—were
registered during the year, and there were 3 deaths, namely:— Male,
33 years; rheumatism and heart disease; male, 46 years, mitral heart
disease; male, 71 years, bronchitis. One case of scarlet fever, and one
of diphtheria were notified during the year.
Onslow Dwellings.
The Dwellings were fully occupied during the year. Seventeen
tenants voluntarily terminated their tenancies, and one was given notice
to quit. During the year 5 births (3 males, 2 females) were registered
and four deaths. The deaths were:- Female, 29 years, pulmonary
tuberculosis; male, 37 years, pulmonary tuberculosis; male, 76 years,
bronchitis; male, 80 years, paralysis agitans. No cases of scarlet fever
or diphtheria were notified.
Grove Buildings.
The Buildings were fully occupied throughout the year. Thirtythree
tenants voluntarily terminated their tenancies, and four were given