Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1954

Bermondsey 1954

Published: 1955
Author: Connan, D. M.
Pages: 68
Tables: 59

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POPULATION.

Census Estimate of Registrar-General
1931 1951 to 30th June, 1953 to 30th June, 1954
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The figures have been supplied by the Superintendent Registrar.

Year No. Rate
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INFANTILE MORTALITY

Year Whole Borough London
No. of Deaths Rate per 1,000 Births No. of Deaths Rate 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 1944.

Year Whole Borough London
No. Rate No. Rate

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VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1954 AND PREVIOUS YEARS.

Year 1	Population estimated to Middle of each Year 2	Births		Total Deaths registered in the District				Total Deaths in Hospitals in the District 9	Deaths of Non-Residents registered in the District 10	Deaths of Residents regisstered beyond the District 11	Net Deaths at all Ages belonging to the District
		No. 3	Rate 4	Under 1 Year of Age		At all Ages					Net Deaths at all Ages belonging to the District
		No. 3	Rate 4	No. 5	Rate per 1,000 Births registered 6	No. 7	Rate 8				No. 12	Rate 13

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CAUSES OF, AND AGUS AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1954.

Causes of Death	Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District
Causes of Death	All Ages	Under 1	1 and under 5	5 and under 15	15 and under 25	25 and under 45	45 and under 65	65 and under 75	75 and upwards

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CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1954—continued.

Causes of Death	Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District
Causes of Death	All Ages	Under 1	1 and under 5	5 and under 15	15 and under 25	25 and under 45	45 and under 65	65 and under 75	75 and up-wards

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INFANTILE MORTALITY. Deaths from Stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age, 1954

Cause of Death Under 1 week 1—2 weeks 2—3 weeks 3—4 weeks Total under 1 month 1—3 months 3—6 months 6—9 months 9—12 months Total under 1 year
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EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS, 1954. Births.

Registered— Total Males Females
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Total Males Females
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Maternal Deaths.

Deaths. Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births
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Death Rate of Infants under 1 year of age.
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Day Nurseries.
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DISINFECTION. The figures showing the work done in the disinfecting station are set out below.
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CLEANSING STATION.
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Persons treated for Scabies:— Number treated Number of baths given

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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1954.

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE	NUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIED												Saints	Neckinger	Central	Tunnel	Dockyard	Park	Raymouth	South	Thorburn	Willow Walk	South West	Abbey	Leather Market	Total	Total Cases removed to Hospiral
	At all Ages	At Ages—Year
	At all Ages	0 to 1	1 to 5	5 to 10	10 to 15	15 to 20	20 to 25	25 to 35	35 to 45	45 to 55	55 to 65	65 & up-wards

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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1945-1954.

Notifiable Disease. 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954
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TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1954—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.

AGE PERIODS NEW CASES DEATHS
Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary Pulmonary Non- Pulmonary
M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F.
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TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1954—NOTIFICATION REGISTER

Respiratory System Other Forms
Males Females Males Females

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Summary of Tuberculosis Notifleations during the period from the 1st January, 1954, to the 31st December, 1954.

Age Periods	Formal Notifications
	Number of Primary Notifications of New Cases of Tuberculosis
	0 to 1	1 to 2	2 to 5	5 to 10	10 to 15	15 to 20	20 to 25	25 to 35	35 to 45	45 to 55	55 to 65	65 to 75	75 and upwards	Total (all ages)

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New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification:—

Age Periods 0 to 1 1 to 2 2 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 to 65 65 to 75 75 and upwards Total
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HOUSING ACT, 1936—OVERCROWDING. The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—
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ERADICATION OF BED BUGS. The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1954 :—

Disinfested
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REGISTERED PREMISES—

Premises Number on Register at end of 1953 Number of Inspections Number 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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RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:—
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DRAINAGE WORK. Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector curing 1954:—
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WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1954

Mr. Kerridge Mr. Knott Mr. Weightman Mr. Springett Mr. Smith Mr. Mahoney TOTALS

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FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES.

NATURE OF WORK	Section 110			Section 111
NATURE OF WORK	Number of out-workers in August list required by Section 110 (1) (c)	Number of cases of default in sending lists to the Council	Number of prosecutions for failure to supply lists	Number of instances of work in unwholesome premises	Notices served	Prosecutions

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FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES. INSPECTION.

Premises Number on Register Number of
Inspections Written Notices Occupiers Prosecuted

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DEFECTS FOUND.

Particulars	Number of Cases in which Defects were found				Number of defects in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted
Particulars	Found	Remedied	Referred to H.M. Inspector	Referred by H.M. Inspector

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BAKEHOUSES.

In Use Not 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 1954:—

Disposal Loads tons cwts. qrs.
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OFFENSIVE TRADES. The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—
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CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
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WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR.
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RODENT CONTROL Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

Type of Property
Local Authority Dwelling Houses All other (including Business and Industrial) Total
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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1931/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938. Sixty-nine samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.

Article Examined No. of Samples Purpose of Examination Result Action
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Article Examined No. of Samples Purpose of Examination Result Action
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Article Examined No. of Samples Purpose of Examination Result Action
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SECTION 14, FOOD & DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES

Inspections
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FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS
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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) (RAW MILK) REGULATIONS, 1949. MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) (PASTEURISED AND STERILISED) REGULATIONS, 1949. During the year under report the following licences were granted:— Dealers' Licences.
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For Chemical (i.e., Fat and non-Fatty Solids) Analysis.
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For Bacteriological Examination.
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For Examination under Milk (Special Designations) Regulations
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1. Bacterial Count.
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2. Presence of B. Coll.
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3. Methylene Blue Grading.
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FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 900 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 23 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

No. Date purchased Sample Infringement Remarks
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No. Date purchased Sample Infringement Remarks

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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48.

	Disposed of for purposes other than human food Weight T. C. Q. L.				Destroyed Weight T. C. Q. L.				Removed for sorting under Sanitary Authority Weight T. C. Q. L.				Re-exported Weight T. C. Q. L.

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PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS, 1937/48—continued.

	Disposed of for purposes other than human food Weight T. C. Q. L.				Destroyed Weight T. C. Q. L.				Removed for sorting under Sanitary Authority Weight T. C. Q. L.				Re-exported Weight T. C. Q. L.

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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938 Legal proceedings taken as result of complaints made by members of the public.

Date Offence Result
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WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1954

VISITS Mr. Toll Mr. Butcher Mr. Tapsfield Mr. Bailey Mr. Hancock Totals
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STREET AND OPEN MARKETS Number of licences in operation during 1954:—

AGE PERIODS	NEW CASES		DEATHS
	Pulmonary		Non- Pulmonary		Pulmonary		Non- Pulmonary
	M.	F.	M.	F.	M.	F.	M.	F.

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POPULATION.

The figures have been supplied by the Superintendent Registrar.

INFANTILE MORTALITY

TUBERCULOSIS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. In the following Table will be found particulars of deaths from Tuberculosis of the Respiratory System since the year 1944.

VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT DURING 1954 AND PREVIOUS YEARS.

CAUSES OF, AND AGUS AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1954.

CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1954—continued.

INFANTILE MORTALITY. Deaths from Stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age, 1954

EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS, 1954. Births.

Maternal Deaths.

Death Rate of Infants under 1 year of age.

Day Nurseries.

DISINFECTION. The figures showing the work done in the disinfecting station are set out below.

CLEANSING STATION.

Persons treated for Scabies:— Number treated Number of baths given

CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1954.

CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1945-1954.

TABLE I. TUBERCULOSIS, 1954—NEW CASES AND DEATHS.

TABLE II. TUBERCULOSIS, 1954—NOTIFICATION REGISTER

Summary of Tuberculosis Notifleations during the period from the 1st January, 1954, to the 31st December, 1954.

New cases of Tuberculosis coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the above-mentioned period, otherwise than by formal notification:—

HOUSING ACT, 1936—OVERCROWDING. The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—

ERADICATION OF BED BUGS. The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1954 :—

REGISTERED PREMISES—

SMOKE NUISANCES—

WATER SUPPLY TO TENEMENT HOUSES—

SALE OF FOOD—

RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:—

DRAINAGE WORK. Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector curing 1954:—

WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1954

FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES.

FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES. INSPECTION.

DEFECTS FOUND.

BAKEHOUSES.

HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1954:—

OFFENSIVE TRADES. The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—

CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS

WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR.

RODENT CONTROL Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1931/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938. Sixty-nine samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.

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SECTION 14, FOOD &amp; DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES

FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS

MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) (RAW MILK) REGULATIONS, 1949. MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) (PASTEURISED AND STERILISED) REGULATIONS, 1949. During the year under report the following licences were granted:— Dealers' Licences.

For Chemical (i.e., Fat and non-Fatty Solids) Analysis.

For Bacteriological Examination.

For Examination under Milk (Special Designations) Regulations

1. Bacterial Count.

2. Presence of B. Coll.

3. Methylene Blue Grading.

FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 900 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 23 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48.

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS, 1937/48—continued.

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938 Legal proceedings taken as result of complaints made by members of the public.

WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1954

STREET AND OPEN MARKETS Number of licences in operation during 1954:—

SECTION 14, FOOD & DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES