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Finsbury 1926

Annual report on the public health of Finsbury for the year 1926

Published
1927
Author
Thomas, A. E.
Pages
94
Tables
39

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39 tables in this report

  • Page 6
    Estimate of Population 1926.
    Estimated population 1926.Census population 1921.Census population 1911.
  • Page 7
    The following table shows the general birth and death rates and infant mortality in each of the Metropolitan Boroughs and in London, and in England and Wales during 1926.
    Births, annual rate per 1,000 persons living.Death Rate per 1,000 living.Deaths of Infants under 1 year, to 1,000 births.
  • Page 8
    BIRTHS AND BIRTH RATES. These are given in the annexed table:
    Year.Populationin the middle of each year.Corrected Births.Corrected Birth Rates.
  • Page 8
    The rates for the various districts were as follows:—
    Population.Births.Birth rate.
  • Page 14
    Numbers of individual mothers, children and infants who have attended clinics and classes:—
  • Page 18
    Health Visitation. The number of visits paid by the Health Visitors in 1926 was as follows:—
    District.First Births.Total Births.Total Visits.
  • Page 18
    A summary of the meetings held in 1926 is appended:—
    Centre.No. of Meetings.Attendances.Average Attendance.No. of Babies and Children up to 5 years.
  • Page 19
    The weights of the children at birth are not always known or recorded by the parents. As far as they are known they are given in the following table:—
    Weights at Birth.District No. 1.District No. 2.District No. 3.Totals.
  • Page 22
    Puerperal Fever.—In 1926 there were 3 notifications, with 1 death. The statistics for previous years are appended:—
    Years.1912-17191819191920192119221923192419251926Totals
  • Page 23
    The death rates for previous years are given in the attached table. Death Rates, 1912-1926.
    Year.The Borough.Clerkenwell.St. Luke's.St. Sepulchre.
  • Page 24
    The corresponding figures for previous years are annexed:—
    Year.Corrected Births.Corrected Deaths.Infant Mortality.
  • Page 25
    The following table compares Finsbury with London and England and Wales generally:—
  • Page 26
    Infant Deaths, 1911-26.
    Disease.1911-20192119221923192419251926Total.
  • Page 27
    Infant Mortality, 1909-26.
    Year.The Borough.Clerkenwell.St. Luke's.St. Sepulchre.
  • Page 28
    The following information is of interest as throwing some light on the approximate duration of cases of tuberculosis after notification:—
    1920192119221923192419251926
  • Page 29
    Phthisis Notifications and Deaths, 1901-1926.
    Total No. ofPrimary Notifications.No. of Casesnotified per 10,000 of inhabitants.Total No. of Deaths.Death Rate per 1,000.
  • Page 30
    100 gave a Clerkenwell address, 59 lived in St. Luke's, and one lived in St. Sepulchre.
    How many of the whole number are Finsbury Cases—
  • Page 32
    Persons and Beds in the Patients' Bedrooms.
    One Bed.Two Beds.
    Persons.Families.Persons.Families.
  • Page 35
    Phthisis Deaths and Death Rates, 1901-1926.
    Year.Finsbury Deaths from Phthisis.Finsbury Deaths from other forms ofTuberculosis.Phthisis Death Rates per 1,000 inhabitants.
    Finsbury.England and Wales.
  • Page 38
    Deaths in Children under 5 years, 1901-1926.
    Period.Measles.Whooping Cough.Small Pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Typhoid Fever.
  • Page 40
    The particulars of cases in previous years are appended:—
    Year.No. of Cases.No. of Deaths.Case Mortality. No. of Deaths per 100 cases notified.No. of Cases per 10,000 of Population.No. of Deaths per 10,000 of Population.
  • Page 42
    The particulars of previous years are subjoined:—
    Year.No. of Cases.No. of Deaths.Case Mortality. No. of Deaths per 100 cases.No. of cases per 10,000 of Population.No. of Deaths per 10,000 of Population.
  • Page 43
    Enteric Fever.—In 1926, the number of cases notified was 2. There were no deaths. The numbers in previous years are given in the accompanying table:—
    Year.No. of cases notified.No. of Deaths.Case Mortality. No. of Deaths, per 100 cases.No. of Cases per 10,000 of Population.No. of Deaths per 10,000 of Population.
  • Page 47
    The houses, rooms, families, and persons concerned in this reconstruction scheme are given below.
    Houses.Rooms.Families.Persons.
  • Page 65
    Diseased and Unsound Meat.—The total amount confiscated in 1926, was over 167 tons, as follows:—
    tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 74
    SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. The number of samples taken in 1926,was 600. The resultd are given in the table below:-
    Articles.Total No. of Samples.Samples Adulterated.Articles.Total No. of Samples.Samples Adulterated.
  • Page 75
    The statistics for previous years are sub-joined:—
    Year.Total examined.Genuine.Adulterated.Percentage of adulteratedsamples.
  • Page 80
    Summary of Defects and Defaults in Factories, Workshops, and Workplaces, for which Notices were served in 1926.
    Factories.Workshops.Workplaces.Total.
  • Page 81
    Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Premises.Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
  • Page 82
    Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. InspectorNo. of Prosecutions.
  • Page 83
    Home Work, 1926.
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS LISTS, SECTION 107
    Lists received from EmployersNotices servedon Occupiers as to keepingor sending Lists
    Sending twice in the yearSending once in the year
    ListsOutworkersListsOutworkers
    ContractorsWorkmenContractorsWorkmen
  • Page 84
    The following table gives statistics relating to the inspection of Canal Boats for the past 5 years:—
    Year.Boats Inspected.Persons found on boats.Totals.Registered for.
    Men.Women.Children.
  • Page 87
    WORK OF THE STAFF. The work of the staff is presented below in tabular form:— Work of the Sanitary Inspectors, 1926.
    Inspector Davis.Inspector Longden.Inspector Norman.Inspector Newdick.Totals
  • Page 88
    Work of the Sanitary Inspectors, 1926—continued.
    Inspector Davis.Inspector Longden.Inspector Norman.Inspector Newdick.Totals.
  • Page 90
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1926.
    Date 1926.Name and address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
  • Page 91
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1926— continued.
    Date 1926.Name and address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
  • Page 92
    CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1926.
    Notifiable DiseaseNumber of cases notifiedTotal cases notified in each localityTotal cases removed to Hospital
    At all AgesAt Ages—YearsClerkcnwellSt. LukesSt. Sepulchre
    Under 1year1 and under 5 years5 and under 15 years15 and under 25 years25 and under 45 years45 and under 65 years65 andupwards
  • Page 93
    INFANT MORTALITY, 1926.
    CAUSE OF DEATHUnder 1 week1-2 weeks2-3 weeks3-4 weeksTotal under 4 weeks4 weeks and under 3 months3 months and under 6 months6 months and under 9 months9 months and under 12 mths.Total deaths under 1 year
  • Page 94
    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1926.
    Cause of DeathNet deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring within or without the districtTotal Deaths whether of "Residents" or "Non-Residents" in the Institutions in the District
    All agesUnder 1 year1 and under 2 years2 and under 5 years5 and under 15 years15 and under 25 years25 and under 45 years45 and under 65 years65 and upwards