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Battersea 1923

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1923

Published
1924
Author
Lennane, G. Quin.
Pages
128
Tables
126

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  • Page 9
    The estimated population, based upon the Registrar-General's figures, for the registration sub-districts and for the nine Wards is set out in the following table:—
    Registration Sub-District.Estimated Mid-Year Population, 1923.
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 10
    Birthplaces of the Population in Battersea and London at the Census of 1921.
    Battersea.London.
    Where born.Persons.Percentage.Persons.Percentage.
  • Page 11
    The births in the registration sub-districts of the Borough were as follows:—
    Sub-district.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 11
    The following table shows comparative average birth-rates for quinquennial periods from 1877-81 to 1917-1921, and birthrates for individual years from 1917 for England and Wales, London and Battersea:— Birth-rate per 1,000 Population.
  • Page 11
    The following table shows the birth-rate per 1,000 of the population for each of the nine Wards of the Borough for the year 1923:—
  • Page 12
    The next table shows the birth-rates in the Borough and in the registration sub-districts in 1923, and during the previous decennium 1913-1922:— Birth-rate per 1,000 Population.
    Year.The Borough.East Battersea.North-West Battersea.South-West Battersea.
  • Page 13
    Death-rate per 1,000 Population.
  • Page 13
    The death-rate per 1,000 inhabitants for each of the nine Wards is shown in the next table:—
  • Page 13
    The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the total deaths (corrected) in Battersea during 1923:—
    Under 1 year.1-55-1010-1515-2525-4545-6565-Total.
  • Page 14
    The corrected number of deaths of males and females registered in each quarter of the year is set out as follows:—
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 15
    COMPARATIVE STATISTICS OF BIRTHS, MORTALITY, &c.
    Year.Mean population for year.Births.Birth Rate.Deaths.Death Rate.Zymotic Deaths.Natural Increase.
  • Page 17
    The infant mortality-rates in Battersea and in London for the years which have elapsed since the formation of the Borough, as well as for the previous decennium, are set out in the following table:—
    Year.London.Battesea.
  • Page 18
    Registration Sub-Districts. Births. Deaths of Infants under 1 year of age. Infant Mortality per 1,000 births.
  • Page 18
    The next table shows the incidence of mortality from the chief diseases of infancy in the first and second trimesters and during the ages 6 to 12 months:—
    Certified Causes of Death.Months 0—3.Months 3—6.Months 6—9.Months 9—12.Total.% of Total.
  • Page 19
    The following table shows (a) the legitimate and illegitimate births and deaths, (b) the ratio of illegitimate to legitimate births, (c) the deaths per 1,000) legitimate and illegitimate infant births respectively, and (d) the ratio of the illegitimate infant mortality rate to that of legitimate infants during the past 6 years:—
  • Page 21
    The work carried out at the various Municipal Infant Welfare Centres during 1923 is summarised as follows:— Summarised Statistics relating to Municipal Infants Centres, 1922-1923.
    Latchmere Centre.1922.1923.
  • Page 22
    Summary of Statistics relating to Municipal Infant Centre.
    1922.1923.
  • Page 22
    The work carried out at the Voluntary Child Welfare Centres linked up with the Council's Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme during 1923 is summarised as follows:—
  • Page 22
    Number of cases referred to Hospitals from the Municipal Clinics during 1923:
  • Page 23
    During 1923, the total number of attendances made by the Nurses were as follows:— Nursing Service, 1923.
  • Page 24
    Health Visitors. The work carried out during 1923 by the Council's Health Visiting Staff, and by the Health Visitors of the voluntary organisations included in the Borough Maternity and Child Welfare scheme, will be found summarised below:—
  • Page 26
    1. Tests carried out by Dr. Mackenzie Wallis (Pathologist).
    Wass.Neg.Pos.SigmaNeg.Pos.
  • Page 31
    Maternity Hospital, 1923-1924. Total beds, 30; total cases, 382; percentage of beds occupied 49 per cent.
    Item.Total.Per Patient Week.
    ££s.d.
  • Page 33
    The work of the Dental Clinic during 1923 is summarised as follows:—
  • Page 34
    Notifications of Infectious Diseases, 1923, in Wards and Sub-Districts.
    Notifiable Disease.Wards.Districts.Totals.
    123456789ENS
  • Page 37
    The following table shows — Incidence and Mortality during 1923 compared with 1922 in Wards and Sub-Districts.
    Ward123456789ENSBoro
  • Page 39
    The incidence of the disease and rate per 1,000 births in the sub-districts and in the Wards is shown in the following table:—
    Registration Sub-District.Cases.No. of Births.Rate per 1,000 births.
  • Page 41
    In the following table is shown the distribution of the notified cases arranged in the Wards and Sub-Districts of the Borough:—
    Classification.Wards.Sub-districts.
    123456789E.N.W.S.W.
  • Page 41
    The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the ca6es of Tuberculosis notified in each Ward during 1923:—
    Ward.Ages:Total, all ages.Grand Total.Rate per 100,000 population.
    Under l yr.1-55-1515-2525-4545-6565 upM.F.
  • Page 42
    Localization of Disease.
  • Page 42
    The number of notifications received, the number of deaths and the death-rates from all forms of tuberculosis in each year since 1909 are shown in the following table:—
    Year.Primary Notifications.No. of Deaths.Death-rate per 100,000 Population.
  • Page 43
    The death-rates per 100,000 of the population from tuberculosis during the twenty years ended 1920, in quinquennial averages, and in 1921, 1922 and 1923 are given in the following table:—
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.
  • Page 43
    In the subjoined table are given deaths from Tuberculosis at various ages in each Ward during 1923:—
    Wards.Rate per 100,000population.Ages:—Total,All Ages.Totals.Grand Total.
    Pulmonary.NonPulmonary.
    Under l yr.1-55-1515-2525-4545-6565 upM.F.
  • Page 44
    During 1923 there has been a decrease in the death rate from all forms of Tuberculosis, more marked in East and North West Battersea than in South West Battersea.
    District.Phthisis.Other Tubercular Diseases.Total.
    No. of Deaths.Rate.No. of Deaths.Rate.No. of Deaths.Rate.
  • Page 51
    Sanatorium Treatment.
  • Page 52
    The 662 new patients were recommended to attend the Dispensary by—
  • Page 53
    Details of the Medical supervision of the children during 1923 is summarised as follows::—
  • Page 55
    Dental Clinic, 1923.
  • Page 56
    Cases found to be dead on first visit, 23. Age and Sex Distribution.
    0-11-55-1010-1515-20120-2525-3535-4545-5555-6565 upwardsAllages
  • Page 57
    Occupation—
  • Page 58
    Adult Males, 1923 (New Cases).
    Age Distribution.All ages.
    16/2020/2525/3030/3535/4545/5555/6565 up
  • Page 58
    Occupations.
  • Page 58
    Home Conditions.
  • Page 59
    Condition of Patients.
  • Page 60
    Summary of Notifications during the period from the 31st December, 1922, to the 29th December, 1923, in the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea.
    Age Periods.Notifications on Form A.† Notifications on Form B.No. of Notifications on Form C.
    * Number of Primary Notifications.Total No. on Form a.* No. of Primary Notifications.Total No. on Form B.Poor Law InstitutionsSanatoria.
    0 to11to 55 to 1010 to 1515to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545to 5555 to 6565 and over.Total.Under 55 to 1010 to 15Total Primary NotificationsPrimaryTotal.PrimaryTotal.
  • Page 61
    Supplemental Return. New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health or Chief (Administrative) Tuberculosis Officer during the period from the 31st December, 1922, to the 29th December, 1923, otherwise than by notification on Form A or Form B under the Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1912.
    Age Periods0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and upwardsTotal Cases.
  • Page 62
    The mean death-rate from each of the principal zymotic diseases for the ten years 1903-1912 and for the ten years 1913-1922 are compared with the corresponding rates for 1922 and 1923 in the following table:—
    Disease.No. of Deaths.Mean Death-rate per 1,000 population.Death-rate per 1,000 population.Increase ( + ) or decrease ( - ) during 1923, over
    1923.1922.1903-12.1913-22.1923.1922.Previous year.Prec'd'ng 10 years (average)
  • Page 64
    The following table shows comparative average death-rates from cancer for quinquennial periods since 1901:—
    Period.Total Cancer Deaths.Mean Annual Death-rate.
  • Page 65
    Summary of Sanitary Operations for the Year 1923.
  • Page 66
    Legal Proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
    Nature of Offence.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 67
    Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
    No. of Sample.Article.Nature of Offence, Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 68
    No. of SampleArticle.Nature of Offence, Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 68
    Milk and Dairies Amendment Act, 1922.
  • Page 69
    No. of Sample.Article.Nature of Offence. Adulteration, &c.Result of Proceedings.
  • Page 69
    Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912. Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912, Amendment Order, 1917.
  • Page 69
    Housing, Town Planning, &c.. Acts 1919, Sec. 28.
  • Page 70
    Summary of Legal Proceedings. Legal proceedings were taken by the Council in connection with the work of the Health Department in 56 cases during the year 1923:-
    Persons prosecuted (including employees).Convictions.Fines.Costs.
  • Page 70
    Common Lodging Houses. The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough:—
    Premises.Authorised No. of Lodgers.Whether Males or Females.
  • Page 72
    Van Dwellings. The number of van dwellings in the Borough in 1923 was 58. In the following table are set out the situations of the dwellings and number of occupants : —
    Situation of Vans.No. of Vans.No. Occupants.
    M.F.
  • Page 75
    Number of Baths, &c.
    AdultsChildren.Cost of Station.Amount Contributed.
    Verminous.Verminous and Scabies.££
  • Page 76
    Disinfecting Department. Summary of work carried out by the Disinfecting Department during 1923.
  • Page 76
    Mortuary. Details as to the number of bodies received into the Mortuary and as to inquests held thereat are set out in the following:—
    Usual Place of Residence.Total.
    Battersea.Wands -worthElsewhere.Residenceunknown
  • Page 77
    Continued from previous page...
    Usual Place of Residence.1Total.
    Batter, sea.Wands -worthElsewhere.Residenceunknown
  • Page 78
    Unsound Food. The following is a tabulated return of unsound food seized or voluntarily surrendered during 1923:—
    Food.Quantity.Food.Quantity.
  • Page 79
    The following table gives details of the articles of which samples were obtained for purposes of analysis :—
    Examined.Adulterated.
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 80
    The average composition of the 659 samples reported as genuine proved to be as under :—
  • Page 80
    The content of milk fat in these 659 samples ranged as follows:
  • Page 82
    General Statement.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 82
    Drugs.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 83
    Other Articles.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 83
    Of the 3 samples of cream examined 2 were reported against as containing a boron preservative expressed as crystallised boric acid in quantities as follows:—
    Case No.Percentage of Boric Acid.
  • Page 84
    One sample of vinegar was reported against as under:—
  • Page 84
    The 2 samples reported against under the heading Other Articles " were as follows:—
    Case No.Nature of Sample.Nature of Report.
  • Page 84
    General Statement.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 84
    Drugs.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 85
    Other Articles.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 85
    Of the 182 samples of milk submitted, 15, or 8.2 per cent. were reported against, as under:—
    Case No.Nature of Report.Case No.Nature of Report.
  • Page 85
    The average composition, in regard to milk fat and solids-not-fat, of the 167 samples of milk submitted during the quarter and reported as genuine was as follows:-
    Case No.Nature of Sample. .Nature of Report.
  • Page 86
    General Statement.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 87
    Drugs.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 87
    Other Articles.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 87
    Of the 192 samples of milk submitted 7, or 3.6 per cent., were reported against, as under:—
    Case No.Nature of Report.Case No.Nature of Report.
  • Page 87
    The average composition, in regard to milk fat and solids-not-fat, of the 185 samples of milk submitted during the quarter and reported as genuine was as follows:-
  • Page 88
    Of the 10 samples of cream of tartar examined, 3, or 30 per cent., were reported against, namely:—
    Case No.Nature of Report.
  • Page 88
    Of the "Other Articles" submitted, 8, or 32 per cent., were reported against, the 4 formal samples being as under:—
    Case No.Nature of Sample.Nature of Report.
  • Page 89
    General Statement.
    Examined.Adulterated
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 89
    Drugs.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 89
    Other Articles.
    Examined.Adulterated.
    Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 90
    Of the 171 samples of milk submitted, 11, or 6.4 per cent., were reported against, as under:—
    Case No.Nature of Report.Case No.Nature of Report.
  • Page 90
    The average composition, in regard to milk fat and solids-not-fat, of the 160 samples of milk submitted during the quarter and reported as genuine was as follows:—
  • Page 90
    One sample of separated milk was reported against, namely:—
    Case No.Nature of Report.
  • Page 90
    Of the 47 " Other Articles" examined, 7, or 14.9 per cent., were reported against, the formal samples being the following:-
    Case No.Nature of Sample.Nature of Report.
  • Page 91
    1. Milk and cream not sold as preserved cream:—
    (a)(b)
    Number of Samples examined for the presence of a preservative.Number of Samples in which a preservative was reported to be present.
  • Page 91
    2. Cream sold as preserved cream:—
  • Page 96
    1.—Inspections of factories, Workshops and Workplaces (including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances).
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
  • Page 96
    2.—Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.Found on Inspection.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.Number of Prosecutions.
  • Page 97
    3.—Registered Workshops. Workshops on Register (Section 131) at end of 1923 :—
  • Page 97
    4.—Other Matters.
  • Page 97
    Factories and Workshops. Factories. The following is a list of the factories on the register at the end of 1923:—
    Trade.Number ofFactorieson Register.Males.Females.
    Adults.Young Persons.Adults.Young Persons.
  • Page 98
    Eighteen new factory premises were added to the register during the year, dealing with—
  • Page 98
    Workshops. The following is a list of the workshops on the register at the end of 1923:—
    Trade.No. of Workshops.No. of Workrooms.Persons Employed.
    Males.Females.
    Adults.Young Persons.Adults.Young Persons.
  • Page 99
    Twenty-seven new workshops were added to the register, dealing with:—
  • Page 99
    The following table gives particulars relating to new workshops in which "protected persons" were employed, notices of which were duly sent to H.M. Inspector during 1923:—
    Trade.No. of Workshops.Protected Persons employed.
    Women.Young Persons.Total.
  • Page 100
    Male. The following table shows the number of male out-workers' premises registered in the Borough, together with the trades and the number of persons employed:—
    Trade.Number on Register.Persons Employed.
    Premises.Workrooms
  • Page 100
    Female. The following is a list of the female out-workers registered in the Borough, together with the trades and the number of persons employed:—
    Trade.Number on Register.Persons Employed.
    Premises.Workrooms
  • Page 102
    Home Work.
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.Outwork in Unwholesome Prems ec. 108.Outwork in Infected Premises, Secs. 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110)Prosecutions (Secs. 109, 110)
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Workmen.Contractors.Workmen.
  • Page 104
    The Housing Committee considered 80 applications in connection with the allocation of the tenements at Chatham House, which may be summarised as follows:—
  • Page 104
    The Council approved the proposal of the Housing Committee that the rents be as follows:—
  • Page 108
    Premises.State.Date of Order.
  • Page 110
    The following draft balance sheet prepared by the Borough Treasurer will show that these estimates are approximately correct so far as can at present be foreseen:—
    RECEIPTS.£s.d.PAYMENTS.£s.d.
  • Page 110
    * Three-roomed tenements built and rented as at Savona Street.
    Made up as follows:—
    £
  • Page 111
    Insanitary Houses. The following is a list of streets in the Borough in which houses were found, on inspection, to be insanitary, and were dealt with by the Council under the provisions of the Housing Act of 1919, either informally or by the service of notice under Section 28 of the Act, during 1923 :—
    Street.Houses dealt with.Street.Houses dealt with.Street.Housesdealtwith.
  • Page 112
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 112
    Summary.
    No. 1 District ..12 streets31 houses.
  • Page 112
    The following is a list of streets in the Borough in which houses were the subject of action, either informally or by the service of notice, under section 28 of the Housing Act of 1919, but the necessary works of repair had not been completed during 1922.
    Street.Houses dealt withStreet.Houses dealt with.Street.Houses dealtwith.
  • Page 113
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 113
    No. 7 District. Lavender Hill ... 1 Total :—1 street, 1 house. Summary.
    No. 1 District ...13 streets153 houses.
  • Page 113
    Statistics for the Year ending 31st December, 1923.
    1. General.
  • Page 114
    2. Unfit Dwelling-Houses.
  • Page 115
    Continued from previous(III.) Proceedings under Sections 17 and 18 of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1909—page...
  • Page 116
    TABLE I. (Required by the Ministry of Health to be used in the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.) Vital Statistics of Whole District during 1923 and Previous Years.
    Year.Population estimated to middle of each Year.Births.Total Deathsregistered in the district.Transferable DeathsNet Deaths belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected Number.Net.Number.Rate. *of Nonresidents registered in the District.of Residents not registered in the District.Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number.Rate. *NumberRate per 1,000 Net Births.Number.Rate.*
    12345678910111213
  • Page 117
    (Required by the Ministry of Health to be used in the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.) Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the Year 1923.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases Notified in the Borough of Battersea.Total Cases Notified in each Sub-DistrictNo. of Cases Removed to Hospital from each Sub-District.
    At all Ages.Under 1 year.1 to 5 years.5 to 15 years.15 to 25 years.25 to 65 . years.65 yearsand upwards.E.N.W.S.W.E.N.W.S.W.
  • Page 118
    TABLE III Causes of, and Ages at, Death during the Year 1923.
    causes of death.Nett Deaths at subjoined ages of "Residents" whether Occurring within or without the District.Total Deaths of " Residents " and " Non-Residents " in Institutions in the District.
    A!! Ages.0-1 year.1-2 years..2-5 years.5-15 years.15-25 years.25-45 years.45-65 years.65 years upward.
  • Page 119
    East Battersea. TABLE IV. Infant Mortality, 1923. Net Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGE PERIODS.
    Under hours.1-7 days.Weeks.Total under 4weeks.Months.Total deaths under 1 year
    1-22-33-41-33-fi6-99-12
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.FM.FM.F.
  • Page 120
    North-west Battersea. TABLE IV.—(contd.) Infant Mortality, 1923. Net Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGE PERIODS.
    Under 24 hrs.1 dav-1 week.1-2 weeks.2-3 weeks.3-4 weeks.Total under 4 weeks.4 weeks & under 3 months.3 months & under 6 months.6 months & under 9 months.! 9 months & under 12 months.Total Deaths under 1 year.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F-M.r.M.F.M.FM.F.
  • Page 121
    South-West Battersea. TABLE IV.—(contd.) Infant Mortality, 1923. Net Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year:
    causes of death.age periods.
    Under 24 hrs.1 day-1 week.1-2 weeks.2-3 weeks.3-4 weeks.Total under 4 weeks.4 weeks & under 3 months.3 months & under 6 months.6 months & under 9 months.9 months & under 12 months.Total Deaths under 1 year.
    m.fm.f.m.f.m.fm.f.m.fm.fm.f|m.f.M.f.M.f.