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Bermondsey 1934

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1934

Published
1935
Author
Connan, D. M.
Pages
114
Tables
82

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  • Page 8
    POPULATION.
    CensusEstimate of Registrar General
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    INFANTILE MORTALITY.
    YearWhole BoroughLondon
    No. of DeathsRate per 1,000 BirthsNo. of DeathsRate per 1,000 Births
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    TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1924.
    Sub-DistrictBermondseyRotherhitheSt. OlaveWhole BoroughLondon
    YearNo.No.No.No.RateNo.Rate
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    VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1934 AND PREVIOUS YEARS.
    year 1Population estimated to Middle of each Year 2BirthsTotal Deaths registered in the DistrictTotal Deaths in Public Institutions in the District 9Deaths of NonResidents registered in Public Institutions, etc. in the District 10Deaths of Residents registered in Public Institutions beyond the District 11Net Deaths at all Ages belonging to the District
    No. 3Rate 4Under 1 Year of AgeAt all AgesNo. 12Rate 13
    No. 5Rate per 1,000 Births registered 6No. 7Rate 8
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    I. Institutions, etc., within the District receiving sick and infirm persons from outside the District.
    No. of Deaths
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    II. Institutions outside the District receiving sick and infirm persons from the District.
    No. of Deaths
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    III. Other Institutions, etc., the Deaths in which have been distributed among the several localities in the District
    No. of Deaths
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    Other Institutions, etc., the Deaths in which have been distributed among the several localities in the District.
    Mildmay Mission Hospital, Bethnel
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    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1934.
    Causes of DeathDeaths at the subjoined ages of " Residents " whether occurring in or beyond the District.
    All AgesUnder 11 and under 22 and under 55 and under 1515 and under 2525 and under 4545 and under 6565 and upwards
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    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1934—continued.
    Causes of DeathDeaths at the subjoined ages of " Residents " whether occurring in or beyond the district.
    All AgesUnder 11 and under 22 and under 55 and under 1515 and under 2525 and under 4545 and under 6565 and upwards
  • Page 16
    DEATHS FROM ZYMOTIC DISEASES, 1934.
    YearAll CausesPrincipal Zymotic DiseasesSmallpoxMeaslesScarlet FeverDiphtheriaWhooping CoughEnteric FeverDiarrhœa
    No.RateNo.RateNo.RateNo.RateNo.RateNo.RateNo.RateNo.RateNo.Rate
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    INFANTILE MORTALITY. Deaths from Stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age, 1934.
    Cause of DeathUnder 1 week1 — 2 weeks2 — 3 weeks3 — 4 weeksTotal under 1 month1 — 3 months3 — 6 months6 — 9 months9 — 12 montshTotal under 1 year
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    CLEANSING STATION.
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    In addition to the examination of swabs and sputa other bacteriological investigations are undertaken when requested.
    Nature of SpecimenTotal ExaminationsResults of Examination
    PositiveNegative
    193319341933193419331934
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    Particulars of the number of attendances during the year are given hereunder.
    ClinicMenWomenTotal
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    The fee payable by the Borough Council to the Nursing Associations is 1s. per visit.
    DiseaseSt. Olave's District Nursing AssociationRotherhithe Queen's Nursing AssociationTotals whole Borough
    CasesVisitsCasesVisitsCasesVisits
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    CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1934.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASENUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIEDBERMONDSEYROTHERHITHEST OLAVETotal Cases removed to Hospital
    At all AgesAt Ages—Year123456Total123TotalSt. JohnSt OlaveSt. ThomasTotal
    Under 1 year1 and under 5 years5 and under 15 years15 and under 25 years25 and under 45 years45 and under 65 years65 and upwards
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    CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1925-1934.
    Notifiable Disease.1925192619271928192919301931193219331934
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    TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1934 NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
    AGE—PERIODSNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
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    TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1934— PERIOD BETWEEN NOTIFICATION AND DEATH.
    Period Between Notification and DeathRespiratory SystemOther Forms
    MalesFemalesTotalPercentage of Total DeathsMalesFemalesTotalPercentage of Total Deaths
  • Page 33
    RETURN SHOWING THE WORK OF THE DISPENSARY DURING THE YEAR 1934.
    DIAGNOSISPULMONARYNON-PULMONARYTotalGrand Total
    AdultsChildrenAdultsChildrenAdultsChildren
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 34
    PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1934, to the 31st December, 1934.
    Age PeriodsFormal notifications
    Number of primary notifications of new cases of TuberculosisTotal Notifications
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and upwardsTotal (all ages)
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    Continued from previous page...
    Age Periods0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and upwardsTotal
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    Returns rendered under the PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. 1st QUARTER, 1934.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
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    2nd QUARTER, 1934.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
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    3rd QUARTER, 1934.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forme
    M.F.M.F.
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    4th QUARTER, 1934.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
  • Page 36
    The following table shows the work done in the Solarium during 1934:-
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    TUBERCULOSIS.
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    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
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    OTHER DISEASES.
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    LEYSIN PATIENTS. In the following table will be found a complete list of patients who have been sent to Leysin by the Borough Council.
    Initials of PatientAgeSexLocalisation of DiseasePeriod previously under Medical Treatment prior to going to LeysinDate sent to LeysinDate returned from LeysinResult
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    In 1933 the total number of births was 1,500, and the following figures are of interest:—
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    ANTE-NATAL CLINICS. The weekly time-table of ante-natal clinics is, as follows:—
    CentreDay of weekMorningAfternoon
  • Page 53
    HEALTH VISITORS. The following table shows the work done by the Municipal and Voluntary Centres and Health Visitors during 1934:—
    DistrictBirths NotifiedVisits to Infants and ChildrenVisits to Expectant MothersPuerperal Fever and Puerperal PyrexiaOphthalmia NeonatorumOther VisitsAttendances at CentresHealth Talks
    First VisitsRe-visits
    Under 1 year1-5 yearsPrimary VisitsRevisitsCasesVisitsCasesVisits
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    ATTENDANCES AT MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CENTRES. The following table shows attendances at Maternity and Child Welfare Centres during 1934:—
    Name of CentreChildren's ConsultationsAnte-natal ClinicSewing Class
    No. of SessionsNew CasesTotal AttendancesNo. seen by DoctorNo. of SessionsNew CasesTotal AttendancesNo. of SessionsNo. of Attendances
    Under 1 year1-5 yearsUnder 1 year1-5 years
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    Births. Registered—
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    Deaths
    Total.Males.Females.
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    Maternal Deaths. Deaths from puerperal causes:—
    Deaths.Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births.
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    Infant Deaths.
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    Health Visitors. Visits paid by Health Visitors during the year:—
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    Convalescent Homes for Children under 5.
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    Day Nurseries.
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    TREATMENT OF CHILDREN DURING 1934
    CENTREAge GroupNumber ExaminedNumber TreatedNumber of ExtractionsAnæstheticsNumber of FillingsNumber of ScalingsNumber of Attendances for OrthodonticsTotal Number of Attendances
    LocalGeneral
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    DENTAL TREATMENT CARRIED OUT DURING 1934
    CENTREType of CaseNumber of Patients ExaminedNumber of Patients TreatedNumber of ExtractionsAnæstheticsNumber of FillingsNumber of ScalingsNumber of Dentures FittedNumber of Repairs to DenturesNumber of Attendances
    LocalGeneral
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    Number of families with accommodation of:—
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    The following are the areas declared:—
    Title of Clearance AreaArea in sq. ft. (approx.)No. of dwelling housesPopulationDate declared by Council
    familiespersons
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    The following premises are in course of erection by the Borough Council:—
    PositionNumber of flats and cottages
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    REGISTERED PREMISES—
    PremisesNumber on Register at end of 1934Number of InspectionsNumber of Prosecutions
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    SMOKE NUISANCES—
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    UNDERGROUND ROOMS—
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    WATER SUPPLY TO TENEMENT HOUSES
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    SALE OF FOOD –
  • Page 75
    WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1934.
    1234567891011121314151617181920212223
    House-to-HouseSpecial InspectionsComplaintsInfectious DiseasesFactories & Workshops Specially InspectedOffensive TradesOutworkers' Bi-Annual InspectionUnderground ConveniencesDrains TestedOther Calls and VisitsChimneys watchedBakehousesCommon and Seamens Lodging HousesButchersFishmongers, Friers and CurersFood StoresFruiterers and GreengrocersIce CreamMarketsRestaurants and Eating HousesDestruction of FoodVariousTOTALS
    VisitsInts.
  • Page 76
    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, LAUNDRIES, WORKPLACES, AND HOMEWORK. HOMEWORK.
    NATURE OF WORK (1)Outworkers' Lists, Section 107Outwork in Unwholesome Premises Section, 108Outwork in Infected Premises (Sections 109, 110)
    Lists received from EmployersOutworkers resident in Bermondsey received from other DistrictsNotices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists (8)ProsecutionsInstances (11)Notices served (12)Prosecutions (13)Instanees (14)Notices served (15)Prosecutions (16)
    Lists (2)OutworkersFailing to keep lists (9)Failing to send list (10)
    Resident in BermondseyResident in other Districts (5)
    Contractors (3)Workmen (4)Contractors (6)Workmen (7)
  • Page 77
    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, LAUNDRIES, WORKPLACES AND HOMEWORK. INSPECTION.
    PremisesNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesProsecutions
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    DEFECTS FOUND.
    ParticularsNumber of DefectsNumber of Prosecutions
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Inspector
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    OTHER MATTERS.
    ClassNumber
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    No OF BAKEHOUSES IN THE BOROUGH.
    In UseNot in Use
  • Page 79
    HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1934:—
    DisposalLoadstonscwts.qrs.
  • Page 79
    OFFENSIVE TRADES. The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:
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    STREET MARKETS. The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily.
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    DRAINAGE WORK. Hereunder will be found particulars of drainage work, &c carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1934:-
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    In addition, 8 samples have been taken by other officers for special purposes.
    Articles examinedNo. of SamplesExaminationResultAction taken
  • Page 83
    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.—continued
    Articles examinedNo. of SamplesExaminationResultAction taken
  • Page 84
    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.-continued
    Articles examinedNo. of SamplesExaminationResultAction taken
  • Page 85
    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.—continued SAMPLES EXAMINED FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES.
    Articles examinedNo. of SamplesExaminationResult
  • Page 86
    ORK OF THE WHARF AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1934.
    1234567891011
    VisitsFood FactoriesFish CurersFood StoresFood Wharves and DepotsMilksellersRestaurantsDestruction of FoodNuisances FoundIntimations ServedVariousNumber of Samples taken
    JamButter and MargarineOtherFood and DrugsImported Food RegulationsMilk(Special Designation) OrderSamples of Milk for presence of Tubercle BacilliMilk (Bacteriological Examination)Ice Cream (Bacteriological Examination)Samples of Milk for presence of Bacillus Abortus
  • Page 87
    MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER, 1923. During the year under report, the following Licences were granted:—
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    "For chemical (i.e., Fat and non-Fatty Solids) Examination."
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    MILK SAMPLING—continued "For bacteriological examination."
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    ICE CREAM. Ninety-nine samples of ice cream have been examined with the following results:—
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    2. Presence for B. Coli.
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    FOOD AND DRUGS.
    Articles submitted for AnalysisTotal samples takenNumber genuineNumber adulteratedPercentages of articles adulterated
  • Page 90
    FOOD AND DRUGS—continued.
    Articles submitted for for AnalysisTotal Samples TakenNumber GenuineNumber AdulteratedPercentage of Articles Adulterated
  • Page 91
    FOOD AND DRUGS—continued
    Articles submitted for AnalysisTotal Samples TakenNumber GenuineNumber AdulteratedPercentages of Articles Adulterated
  • Page 92
    FOOD AND DRUGS—continued
    Articles submitted for AnalysisTotal Samples TakenNumber GenuineNumber AdulteratedPercentages of Articles Adulterated
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    PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1934.
    No.SampleAdulteration or InfringementRemarks
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.
    ArticleQuantity Unsound
    Disposed of for Purposes other than Human FoodDestroyedRemoved for Sorting under S.A.Exported
    QuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeight
    tonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbs
  • Page 95
    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1915.—continued
    ArticlesQuantity Unsound
    Disposed of for Purposes other than Human FoodDestroyedRemoved for Sorting under S.A.Exported
    QuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeight
    tonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbs
  • Page 96
    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925 -continued
    ArticlesQuantity Unsound
    Disposed of for Purposes other than Human FoodDestroyedRemoved for Sorting under S.A.Exported
    QuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeight
    tonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbs
  • Page 97
    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925—continued
    ArticlesQuantity Unsound
    Disposed of for purposes other than Human FoodDestroyedRemoved for Sorting under S. A.Exported
    QuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeightQuantityWeight
    tonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbstonscwtqrlbs