Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1957

Bermondsey 1957

Published: 1958
Author: Moss, B. J. L.
Pages: 78
Tables: 60

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POPULATION

Census Estimate of Registrar-General
1931 1951 to 30th June, 1956 to 30th June, 1957
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Births.

Registered— Live Births Total Males Females
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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 1947.

Year Whole Borough London
No. Rate No. Rate

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CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1957.

Causes of Death	Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District.
	All Ages		0-4		5—14		15—24		25—44		45—64		65—74		75 & over
	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F

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CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1957—continued.

Causes of Death	Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District
	All Ages		0-4		5—14		15—24		25—44		45—64		65—74		75 & over
	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F	M	F

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Table A—Personnel absent through sickness

Dept. Population at risk No. sick % sick No. due to Bronchitis % Sickness due to Bronchitis
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Table B—No. of working days lost

Dept. Possible days Days lost % Lost No. days lost due to Bronchitis %

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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1957

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE	NUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIED												Whole Borough	Saints	Neckinger	Central	Tunnel	Dockyard	Park	Raymouth	South	Thorburn	Willow Walk	South West	Abbey	Leather Market	TOTAL	Total Cases removed to Hospital
	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 and upwards

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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1948-1957

Notifiable Disease 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
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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 1956:—

Disinfested
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REGISTERED PREMISES—

Premises Number on Register at end of 1957 Number of Inspections Number of Prosecutions
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SMOKE NUISANCES—
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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 during 1957:—
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WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1957.

Mr. KNOTT Mr. WHITELOCK Mr. WEIGHTMAN Mr. SMITH Mr. CHARLTON Mr. SHAKESPEARE TOTALS

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FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES HOMEWORK

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 cinstituted
Particulars	Found	Remedied	Referred to H.M. Inspector	Referred by H.M. Inspector

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The following table gives details in respect of Certificates of Disrepair from the commencement of the Act until the end of the year under report.
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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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HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1957:—

Disposal Loads tons cwts. qrs.
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OFFENSIVE TRADES The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—

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Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur-Dioxide

Month	Smoke expressed in mgs. per cubic metre		Sulphur dioxide Expressed in parts per million
Month	Monthly Average	Highest Daily Average	Monthly Average	Highest Daily Average

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Matter deposited in tons per square mile

Month Grange Road Brunei Road
Rainfall ins. Matter deposited in tons per sq. ml. Rainfall ins. Matter deposited in tons, per sq. ml.
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LONDON BRIDGE SMOKE CONTROL AREA ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SMOKELESS FUELS
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SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COSTS OF ADAPTING AND REPLACING FIREPLACES
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NUMBER AND COSTS OF NEW APPLIANCES REQUIRED

Open Fires Gas or Electric Fires Totals
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ESTIMATED EXCHEQUER CONTRIBUTION
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STREET AND OPEN MARKETS
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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955. Ninety 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

Inspections
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FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS
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CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
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Dealers' Licences.
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Supplementary 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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ICE CREAM 58 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. Methylene Blue Grading.
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FOOD AND DRUGS During the year 795 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 44 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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No. Date purchased Sample Infringement Remarks

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IMPORTATION OF EGG PRODUCTS, 1957.

Country of Origin	Type of Egg Product	Quantity Imported (to nearest cwt.)				No. of sampls taken	No. of sampls positive	Quantity of contaminated egg				Disposal of contaminated egg
		Quantity Imported (to nearest cwt.)						Quantity of contaminated egg				Re-exported				Released for heat treatment				Still under detention
		T.	C.	Q.	L.			T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.	T.	C.	Q.	L.

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

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

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WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1957.

Mr. BUTCHER Mr. TAPSFIELD Mr. CAMPBELL Mr. HANCOCK TOTALS
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Table 1—Age and Sex Distribution

Male % Female %
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Table II—Deaths

Male Female
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Table III—Mobility

Male Female Total %
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Table IV—Living Alone

Male Female
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Table V—Provision

Male Female Total
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Table VI—National Assistance

Male Female
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Table VII—Housing

Male Female

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POPULATION

Births.

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 1947.

CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1957.

CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1957—continued.

Table A—Personnel absent through sickness

Table B—No. of working days lost

CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1957

CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1948-1957

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 1956:—

REGISTERED PREMISES—

SMOKE NUISANCES—

SALE OF FOOD—

RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:

DRAINAGE WORK Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1957:—

WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1957.

FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES HOMEWORK

FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES INSPECTION

DEFECTS FOUND

The following table gives details in respect of Certificates of Disrepair from the commencement of the Act until the end of the year under report.

RODENT CONTROL Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.

HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1957:—

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

Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur-Dioxide

Matter deposited in tons per square mile

LONDON BRIDGE SMOKE CONTROL AREA ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SMOKELESS FUELS

SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COSTS OF ADAPTING AND REPLACING FIREPLACES

NUMBER AND COSTS OF NEW APPLIANCES REQUIRED

ESTIMATED EXCHEQUER CONTRIBUTION

STREET AND OPEN MARKETS

PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955. Ninety samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.

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SECTION 14, FOOD &amp; DRUGS ACT

FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS

CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS

Dealers' Licences.

Supplementary Licences

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

For Bacteriological Examination.

For Examination under Milk (Special Designations) Regulations.

ICE CREAM 58 samples of ice cream have been examined, with the following results:— 1. Bacterial Count.

2. Presence of B. Coli.

3. Methylene Blue Grading.

FOOD AND DRUGS During the year 795 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 44 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

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IMPORTATION OF EGG PRODUCTS, 1957.

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

WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1957.

Table 1—Age and Sex Distribution

Table II—Deaths

Table III—Mobility

Table IV—Living Alone

Table V—Provision

Table VI—National Assistance

Table VII—Housing

SECTION 14, FOOD & DRUGS ACT