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Bermondsey 1961
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1961
- Published
- 1962
- Author
- Epsom, J. E.
- Pages
- 48
- Tables
- 42
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POPULATION
Census Estimate of Registrar-General 1931 1951 to 30th June, 1960 to 30th June, 1961 -
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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 1950.
Year Whole Borough London No. Rate No. Rate -
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CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATHS DURING THE YEAR 1961.
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 1961—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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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1961
NOTIFIABLE DISEASE NUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIED TOTALS PER WARD Non Parishioners TOTAL At all Ages At Ages—Year Saints Neckinger Central Tunnel Dockyard Park Raymouth South Thorburn Willow Walk South West Abbey Leather Market 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 over -
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CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEARS 1952-1961
Notifiable Disease 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 -
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STREET AND OPEN MARKETS Bermondsey Square (New Caledonian)
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Street Markets
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HOUSING ACT, 1957—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 1961:—
Disinfested -
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REGISTERED PREMISES—
Premises Number on Register at end of 1961 Number of Inspections Number of Prosecutions -
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SMOKE NUISANCES—
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SALE OF FOOD—
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DRAINAGE WORK Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1961:—
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WORK OF DISTRICT INSPECTORS, 1961.
Mr. CHARLTON Mr. KNOTT Mr. SHAKESPEARE Mr. SMITH Mr. EVANS TOTALS -
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FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 to 1959 INSPECTIONS
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 Found Remedied Referred to H.M. Inspector Referred by H.M. Inspector -
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OUTWORK
Nature of work Number of out-workers in August lists as required by Sect. 110(1)(c)(2) Number of Bermondsey residents included in lists -
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Out-workers resident in Bermondsey notified by other Boroughs:
Nature of work Number of Out-workers -
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RODENT CONTROL—Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
Local Authority Dwelling Houses (inc. Council houses) All others (inc. business premises) 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 1961:—
Disposal Loads tons cwts. qrs. -
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PUBLIC SWIMMING BATHS There are three swimming baths in the Borough open for public use, two indoor pools controlled by the Borough Council and one outdoor pool controlled by the London County Council. The water in each is examined for chemical and bacteriological condition at least once each summer during a period of peak use.
Bath Controlled by Source of water and capacity of Bath Method of treatment Frequency of change of water i.e. turnover period Filtration area available Bacteriological Condition of Water No. of micro organisms living and capable of developing upon agar at 37°C. No. of micro organisms living and capable of developing upon agar at 22°C. Coliform group, C1. welchii Streptococci. -
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The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination during the year:
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112 samples were taken for chemical analysis as follows:
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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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48
Disposed of for purposes other than human food Weight Destroyed Weight Removed for sorting under Sanitary Authority Weight Re-exported Weight T. C. Q. L. T. C. Q. L. T. C. Q. L. T. C. Q. L. -
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The total number of samples from all egg products found to be contaminated was 216 and the following table shows the type of contamination:—
No. of samples -
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IMPORTATION OF EGG PRODUCTS, 1961
Country of Origin Type of Egg Product Quantity Imported No. of Samples taken No. of Samples positive Quantity of contaminated egg Disposal of contaminated egg Released for pasteurisation Re-exported 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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SECTION 14, FOOD & DRUGS ACT
No. of Premises No. of Inspections -
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FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS
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CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955 MILK AND DAIRIES (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1959 Legal proceedings taken as the result of complaints made by members of the public.
Date of hearing Offence Result -
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Legal Proceedings
Type of Premises Offence Result -
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WORK OF THE WHARVES AND FOOD INSPECTORS, 1961.
Mr. BUTCHER Mr. TAPSFIELD Mr. CAMPBELL Mr. HANCOCK TOTALS -
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FOOD AND DRUGS During the year 611 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 34 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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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.