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Fulham 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

Published
1963
Pages
90
Tables
68

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  • Page 9
    The death rate in 1962 shows a slight increase compared with 1961 - being 11.93 as compared with 10.98. Heart disease continues to be the main 'killer', with cancer the next most important.
    SexLIVE BIRTHSSTILL BIRTHS
    TotalLegitimateIllegitimateTotalLegitimateIllegitimate
  • Page 10
    CLASSIFICATION OF CAUSES OF DEATH 1,375 Deaths as follows
    Under 1Ago GroupsOver 65Total
    1-55-1515-4 545-65
  • Page 11
    Infant Deaths CAUSES OF DEATH IN CHILDREN UNDER ONE YEAR
    Under 24 hoursl day-1 week1-2 weeks2-3 weeks3-4 weeksTOTAL Under 4 weeks1-3 months3-6 months6-9 months9-12 monthsTOTAL
  • Page 11
    DETAILS OF DEATHS FROM CANCER DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS SHOWING SITES
    1953195419551956195719581959196019611962
  • Page 14
    NOTIFICATIONS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 1962 (In age groups)
    -11-23-45-910-1415-2425-4445-6465Total
  • Page 15
    Table 1 The Trend of Chest Clinic Work in the Last Decade
    19521962
  • Page 15
    Table 2 New Notifications in Age Groups
    MalesFemales
  • Page 15
    Table 3 COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR ANNUAL REPORT, 1962.
    Number of New Patients Attendlng:-19621961
  • Page 16
    AGE AT DEATH
    YearsMalesFemales
  • Page 17
    RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN FULHAM
    DeathsMalesFemalesTotal Deaths
  • Page 19
    FOOD POISONING During the year fifty-two cases were notified, thirty-one of these occurring in an old people's ward of a hospital. The causative agent was identified in thirteen of the remaining twenty-one cases, as follows:-
    Agent IdentifiedNo. of Cases
  • Page 20
    Number of treatments carried out during the year:-
  • Page 20
    BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS The following bacteriological examinations were carried out for the Council on specimens submitted by general practitioners and the Public Health Department during the year:-
  • Page 22
    HOSPITALS AND OTHER CENTRES IN THE BOROUGH OF FULHAM
  • Page 23
    LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL - PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES The following information on the Clinic Services of the London County Council and the statistical data have been kindly supplied by Dr. B. E. A. Sharpe, L.C.C. Divisional Medical Officer. CLINIC SERVICES
    Type of Clinic5-7 Parsons Green170 Wandsworth Bridge Road90 - 92 Greyhound Road62-63 Burne Jones House
  • Page 23
    Ante Natal Clinics
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    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 25
    FULHAM DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION Nurses' Work
    19611962
  • Page 26
    The Committee has continued to supplement the work of the London County Council Foot Clinics by providing chiropody at the following two clinics at the times indicated:-
  • Page 27
    The number of treatments provided during the period 1st January, 1962 to 31st December, 1962, were as follows:-
  • Page 27
    This scheme enables any resident of Fulham who is over the age of 60 years and in reasonable health to enjoy a holiday at a good class boarding house at Broadstairs at very reasonable terms during the early and late summer period. During the 1962 season 284 pensioners participated as compared with 257 in the previous year. The charges and periods chosen were as follows:-
    Charge per WeekReturn Fare
  • Page 28
    FULHAM OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE COMMITTEE Meals on Weels and Luncheon Club Services - Year ending 31st May, 1963.
    Meals on WheelsLuncheon ClubsTotal
    BrunswickShamrockCoronationLytton
  • Page 28
    This service was commenced in April, 1954. It has proved immensely popular and not unduly costly.
  • Page 29
    The following 20,087 articles of Fulham residents were cleansed during the year:-
  • Page 29
    The details of old persons as they become known are recorded in the Department and the number, although fluctuating is generally on the increase:-
  • Page 32
    The following information has been kindly supplied by Dr. E. Windle Taylor, M.A., M.D., D.P.H., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Director of Water Examination to the Metropolitan Water Board:
    Source of SupplyNumber of SamplesAFTER TREATMENT
    Agar plate count per ml.Coliform countE.Coll coupt
    20-24 hours 370 C3 days,at 22° CPer cent. samples negative in 100 ml.Per cent. samples negative in 100 ml.
  • Page 32
    Visits to Dwellings by Public Health Inspectors
  • Page 33
    Statutory Action Public Health (London) Act, 1936 and London County Council (General Powers) Acts
  • Page 34
    The following table sets out the various noise nuisances alleged and action taken following investigations:-
    Nature of complaintAction taken (if any)
  • Page 35
    Continued from previous page...
    Nature of complaintAction taken (if any)
  • Page 35
    DISINFECTION, DISINFESTATION AND LAUNDRY SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936 The following details relate to the services provided by the Disinfecting Superintendent and his staff during 1962:—
  • Page 36
    Three closing orders were made in respect of whole houses, as follows:-
    PremisesDate of Order
  • Page 36
    One closing order was made in respect of part of a building, as follows:-
    PremisesPart ClosedDate of Order
  • Page 36
    The following closing orders were determined during the year, approved works having been carried out on behalf of the owners to render the premises fit for human habitation:-
    PremisesPart ClosedDate of Order
  • Page 37
    Details of action taken between 1st January and 31st December, 1962, are as follows:-
  • Page 37
    The situation in relation to the rehousing of Fulham residents remains substantially the same as last year, with priority being given to families displaced from slum clearance and compulsory purchase areas.
  • Page 38
    DWELLINGS COMPLETED BY THE COUNCIL BETWEEN 1ST.JANUARY AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1962 Information supplied by the courtesy of the Borough Architect and Director of Housing Mr. E. A. H. MacDonald, A.R.I.B.A., F.I.Hsg:-
    EstateDate CompletedNo.of DwellingsRoomsTotal Rooms
    1234
  • Page 39
    In the light of this experience the Public Health Committee agreed to continue 4 treatments per year using the same potent poison bait and continuing the services of a service company.
    Type of PropertyTotal
    Local AuthorityDwelling HousesBusiness & Industrial Premises
  • Page 40
    SMOKE CONTROL AREA NO. 7. An Order to cover this area was made and brief details are as follows:-
  • Page 40
    Total estimated costs of works based on the survey £76,894 Of his sum:-
  • Page 41
    Position reached by the Council at 31.12.62
    AreaAcresNo. of PremisesOperative DateNo. of ApplicationsEstimated No. of conversions *
  • Page 42
    Measurement of Air Pollution TABLE OF RESULTS OF RECORDINGS AND ANALYSES
    MonthSiteRainfall (in inches)Insoluble DepositSoluble DepositTotal Solids
    (Tons per Sq.Mile)
  • Page 45
    CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956 SECTION 3: Notices of Intention to Install Fumaces The following notices were received during the year:-
    Type of PremisesType of Appliance(s) and fuel to be usedFumace RatingPurpose
  • Page 46
    FACTORIES ACTS The position at the end of 1962 was as follows:
  • Page 46
    The following is a summary of industries and trades registered as factories in the Borough:-
  • Page 47
    The following is a record of inspections made and action taken:- Section 8
    PremisesInspectionsNo. of Notices served
  • Page 47
    Number of cases in which defects were found:-
    ParticularsFoundRemedied
  • Page 47
    No prosecutions were instituted under the Factories Acts during 1962. Section 110 - Outwork
  • Page 48
    Inspection and Supervision of Food
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  • Page 49
    The surrender of food-stuffs from various depots and food premises during the year involved the examination and destruction of the following articles and the issue of 969 certificate:-
  • Page 49
    SALE OF MILK REGULATIONS, 1939 The above Regulations state that where a sample of milk contains less than 3% of milk fat or less than 8.5% of solids not fat, until the contrary is proved, the sample shall be deemed to be not genuine. The following table sets out the monthly statement of the number of samples taken, together with the percentage of fat and non-fatty solids present:-
  • Page 50
    Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956 These Regulations prohibit the sale for human consumption of milk described as 'Channel Islands', 'Jersey', 'Guernsey', or 'South Devon', if it contains less than 4% milk fat. The following table shows the details of samples taken:-
    No. of samplesAverage %
    FatNon-fatty solids
  • Page 50
    Milk (Special Designation) Regulations, 1960 The following table gives details of samples taken under these Regulations:-
    Grade of MilkNo. of Samples testedPhosphatase testMethylene blue testTurbidity test
    PassedFailedPassedFailedVoidPassedFailed
  • Page 50
    The following are details of licences issued during the year. The expiry date of all current licences in December 31st 1965.
    Issued in 1962Total on Register
  • Page 51
    Routine sampling has been carried out, and it is pleasing to report that every sample has reached the highest grade of cleanliness prescribed under the Regulations. Details of samples taken are as follows:-
    Wrapped'Loose'Total
  • Page 51
    During the year a total of 32 samples of ice cream were obtained with the following average results:-
  • Page 52
    ADULTERATED OR IRREGULAR SAMPLES AND FOOD SUBJECT OF COMPLAINT
    ArticleFormal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C)Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' commentsAction taken
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    ArticleFormal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C)Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' commentsAction taken
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    Continued from previous page...
    ArticleFormal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C)Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' commentsAction taken
  • Page 55
    Continued from previous page...
    ArticleFormal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C)Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' commentsAction taken
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    Continued from previous page...
    ArticleFormal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C)Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' commentsAction taken
  • Page 57
    FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Regular inspections were carried out during the year. In no case was it found necessary to institute legal proceedings.
    Type of BusinessNo. of premisesNo. of Inspections
  • Page 58
    The number adulterated or about which some comment was made was 65. The incidence ot' these atticisms may be classified as follows:-
    Number of sample examinedNumber of samples adulterated, etc.
  • Page 64
    FULHAM ANNUAL REPORT, 1962.
    ArticleNumber ExaminedNumber Adulterated etc.
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 65
    Continued from previous page...
    ArticleNumber ExaminedNumber Adulterated etc.
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 70
    TIME-TABLE C.C.H.E. DEMONSTRATION UNIT Visit to Fulham - 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th November, 1962.
    Day and DatesMorningAfternoonEvening
  • Page 72
    Details of the cost of the burials are as follows:-
    £s.d.
  • Page 72
    The testing of eyesight was carried out on the Fleming Master Vision Screener with the following results:-
    Vision NormalAdvised further investigationRe-examination in six months