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Bermondsey 1939

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1939

Published
1940
Author
Connan, D. M.
Pages
64
Tables
67

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    POPULATION.
    CensusEstimate of Registrar-General
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    INFANTILE MORTALITY. The Infantile Mortality Rate for the year 1939 has been calculated on the figure of 1,223 live births furnished by the Registrar-General.
    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 1929.
    Sub-DistrictBermondseyRotherhitheSt. OlaveWhole BoroughLondon
    YearNo.No.No.No.RateNo.Rate
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    VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1939 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 Non-Residents 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, etc., outside the District, the Deaths in which have been distributed among the several localities in the District.
    No. of Deaths
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    II. Institutions, etc., outside the District, the Deaths in which have been distributed among the several localities in the District.
    No. of Deaths
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    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1939.
    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 1939—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
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    DEATHS FROM ZYMOTIC DISEASES, 1939.
    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, 1939.
    Cause of DeathUnder 1 week1 — 2 weeks2 — 3 weeks3 — 4 weeksTotal under 1 month1 — 3 months3 — 6 months6 — 9 months9 — 12 monthsTotal under 1 year
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    CLEANSING STATION.
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    BACTERIOLOGICAL LABORATORY. The work done in the Laboratory during the year is set out in the appended table.
    Examined forTotal ExaminationsResults of Examination
    PositiveNegative
    193819391938193919381939
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    CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1939.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASENUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIEDBermondseyROTHERHITHESt. OlaveTotal Cases removed to Hospital
    At all AgesAt Ages—Year123456Total123TotalSt.JohnSt.OlaveSt.ThomasTotal
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 & upwards
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    CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1930-1939
    Notifiable Disease.1930193119321933193419351936193719381939
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    TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1939—NEW CASES AND HEATHS.
    AGE PERIODSNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
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    TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS. 1939-PERIOD BETWEEN NOTIFICATION AND DEATH.
    Period Between Notification and DeathRespiratory SystemOther Forms
    MalesFemalesTotalPercentage of Total DeathsMalesFemalesTotalPercentage of Total Deaths
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    RETURN SHOWING THE WORK OF THE DISPENSARY DURING THE YEAR 1939.
    DiagnosisPulmonaryNon-PulmonaryTotalGrand Total
    AdultsChildrenAdultsChildrenAdultsChildren
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1939, to the 31st December, 1939.
    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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    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 (TUBEBCULOIS) REGULATIONS, 1930. 1st QUARTER, 1939.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
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    2nd QUARTER, 1939.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
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    3rd QUARTER, 1939.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
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    4th QUARTER, 1939.
    Respiratory SystemOther Forms
    M.F.M.F.
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    OBSTETRIC AND PUERPERAL FEVER CONSULTANTS. The number of consultations during the year was as follows:—
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    HEALTH VISITORS. The following table shows the work done by the Municipal and Voluntary Centres and Health Visitors during 1939 :—
    DistrictBirths NotifiedVisits to Infants and ChildrenVisits to Expectant MothersVisits to Cases of Infectious DiseaseUnclassified or Special VisitsAttendances at Centres & ClinicsHealth Talks
    First VisitsRe-visitsPuerperal Pyrexia and FeverOphthalmia NeonatorumMeaslesWhooping CoughTuberculosisPost-Infectious Disease
    Under 1 year1—5 yearsPrimary VisitsRevisits
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    ATTENDANCES AT MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CENTRES. The following table shows attendances at Maternity and Child Welfare Centres during 1939:—
    Name of CentreChildren's ConsultationsAnte-natal ClinicSewing ClassGynæcological Clinic
    No. of SessionsNew CasesTotal AttendancesNo. seen by DoctorNo. of SessionsNew CasesPost Natal CasesTotal AttendancesNo. of SessionsNo. of AttendancesNo. of SessionsNew CasesTotal Attendances
    Under 1 year1-5 yearsUnder 1 year1-5 years
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    Births.
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    Deaths
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    Maternal Deaths. Calculated on the figure of 1,267 (live and still) births furnished by the Registrar-General.
    Deaths from puerperal causes:—Deaths.Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births
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    Death Rate of Infants under 1 year of age. Calculated on the figure of 1,223 live births furnished by the Registrar-General.
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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 1939.
    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 1939.
    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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    The attached table sets out the work of the Post-Infectious Disease Clinic:—
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    Result of ExaminationInfectious Disease after which examined.
    MeaslesScarlet FeverDiphtheriaWhooping CoughAcute Primary Pneumonia
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    FOOT CLINIC. Attendances during the year are shown in the following table:—
    ClinicMenWomenTotal
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    During the year 1939 lectures and demonstrations, in every case illustrated by cinema films, were given as follows:—
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    The following are the areas represented:—
    Title of Clearance AreaArea in sq. ft. (Approx.)Number of dwellinghousesNumber of dwellinghouses and shopsDate
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    The following areas were declared by the Council, and the particulars of these are shown hereunder:—
    Title of Clearance AreaArea in sq. ft. (Approx.)No. of dwellinghousesPopulationDate declared by Council
    FamiliesPersons
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    Two hundred and fifty-four flats and four shops were erected during 1939. Particulars of these are given hereunder:—
    Position.Number of Dwellings.
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    At the end of the year 1939, the following dwellings were in course of erection by the Council:—
    Position.Number of flats and shops.
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    The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1939:—
    InfestedDisinfested
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    REGISTERED PREMISES-
    PremisesNumber on Register at end of 1939Number of InspectionsNumber of Prosecutions
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    SMOKE NUISANCES
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    WATER SUPPLY TO TENEMENT HOUSES—
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    SALE OF FOOD-
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    WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1939.
    1234567891011121314151617181920212223
    House-to-HouseSpecial InspectionsComplaintsInfectious DiseasesFactories & Workshops Specially InspectedOffensive TradesOutworkers' Bi-Annual InspectionUnderground ConveniencesDrains TestedOther Calls and VisitsChimney WatchedBakehousesCommon and Seamen's Lodging HousesButchersFishmongers, Friers and CurersFood StoresFruiterers and GreengrocersIce CreamMarketsRestaurants and Eating HousesDestruction of FoodVariousTOTALS
    VisitsInts.
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    FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES. HOMEWORK.
    NATURE OF WORK (1)Outworkers' Lists, Section 110Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 111
    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)
    Lists (2)OutworkersFailing to keep lists (9)Failing to send lists (10)
    Resident in BermondseyResident in other Districts (5)
    Contractors (3)Workmen (4)Contractors (6)Workmen (7)
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    PremisesNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers Prosecuted
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    DEFECTS FOUND.
    ParticularsNumber of DefectsNumber of defects in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Inspector
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    BAKEHOUSES.
    In UseNot in Use
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    HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1939:—
    DisposalLoadstonscwts.qrs.
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    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, etc., carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1939:—
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    WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR.
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1931. Ninety-six samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors, special action being required in connection with the following:—
    Article ExaminedResultAction
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    MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER, 1936. During the year under report the following licences were granted:—
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    ICE CREAM. Seventy-eight samples of ice cream have been examined, with the following results:— 1. Bacterial Count.
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    2. Presence of B. Coli.
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    3. Chemical Analysis.
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    PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1939.
    No.SampleAdulteration or InfringementRemarks
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937.
    ArticlesQuantity Unsound
    Disposed of for purposes other than human foodDestroyedRemoved for sorting under S.A.Exported
    WeightWeightWeightWeight
    Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.
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    WORK OF THE WHARF AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1939.
    123456789101112
    VisitsFood FactoriesFish CurersFood StoresFood Wharves and DepotsMilksellersPharmacy and PoisonsDestruction of FoodNuisances FoundIntimations ServedVariousIce Cream PremisesNumber of Samples taken
    JamButter and MargarineOtherFood and DrugsImported Food RegulationsMilk (Special Designation) OrderSamples of Milk for presence of Tubercle BacilliIce Cream (Bacteriological Examination)Samples of Milk for presence of Bacillus AbortusImported Food (Bacteriological Examination)Pharmacy and Poison