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Kensington 1914

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

Published
1915
Pages
85
Tables
65

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  • Page VIII
    SUMMARY OF STATISTICS, For the year 1914.
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    Population.- On the assumption that the decline which took place in the intercensal period 1901-1911, will be somewhat less marked in the current decade, the population of the Borough in the middle of the year 1914 is estimated to have numbered 171,400, and it is on this figure that the birth-rate and the death rates for the year have been calculated,
    Census Population, 1911Families or separate occupiers, Census 1911Estimsted Population, 1914.
    In private families.Inmates of Institutions.Totals.Families,Institu tions.
    Cols. 12.3.4.5.6.7.
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    Births.-The number of births registered in the district was 3,003, but this figure does not include 150 infants born of Kensington mothers in Queen Charlotte's Lying-in Hospital and other institutions beyond the Borough. The total number of births belonging to the Borough was, therefore, 3,153. The birth-rate expressed as the number of births per 1,000 of the population was 18 4. Arranged as to sex and legitimacy the births were as follows:—
    Male.Female.Total.
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    The following Table shows the number of births and the birth-rate in North and South Kensington and in the several Wards, after distribution of the births at the Borough Infirmary, Queen Charlotte's Hospital, and other Institutions.
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    Causes of Infantile Mortality.—In the following Table the deaths occurring in infants under the age of 12 months during the year 1914 and the two preceding years have been classified according to the nature of the disease which was in each case certified as the cause of death.
    Cause of Death.Number of Deaths.
    191219131914
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    A summary of the work of the Health Visitors, so far as it admits of tabulation, is given in the subjoined return.
    District.No, 1.No. 2.No. 3.1, 2 and 3.
    Cases.1st Visit.Re-Visit.1st Visit.Re-Visit.1st Visit.Re-Visit.1st Visit.Re-Visit.
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    The seasonal incidence of diphtheria, with that of scarlet fever and enteric fever is illustrated by the subjoined Table:—
    Report for four weeks endedNo. of Notifications.
    Diphtheria.Scarlet Fever.Enteric Fever.
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    Epidemic Diseases.
    NotifiableDeaths, 1914,Non-NotifiableDeaths, 1914
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    Non-notifiable Epidemic Diseases in 1914.
    Report for four weeks endedNumber of Deaths.
    Measles.Whooping Cough.InfluenzaDiarrhcea & Enteritis.
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    Tuberculosis in Kensington, 1901-1914.
    Period.Number of Deaths and Death-rate per 100,000 persons living.
    Phthisis.Other Tuberculous Diseases.Tuberculosis—All Forms.
    Deaths.Death-rate.Deaths.Death-rate.Deaths.Death-rate.
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    Deaths from Tuberculosis in Wards, 1906-1910 and 1914.
    District.Number of Deaths.Death-rate per 10,000
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.
    1900-101914.1914.1905-10.1914.1914.
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    Deaths from Tuberculosis in Age Periods.
    Age Periods.Under 5 years.5 to 1515 to 45.45 and upward.Total.
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    The place at which death occurred affords some indication of the provision made in institutions for persons in the last stages of tuberculous disease:—
    Place of Death.Number of Deaths frcm
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.
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    Notifications Received.—The notifications received duringthe year numbered 1,321, and have been classified in the following Table:—
    Number of Notifications.
    A.B.C.D.Total.
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    The notifications on Form A of persons suffering from tuberculosis, and on Form C of patients admitted to residential institutions were received from the following sources:—
    Source of Notifications.Phthisis.Other forms of Tuberculosis.
    Form AForm C.Total.Form A.Form C.Total.
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    Cases of Tuberculosis Reported in 1914.
    Source of Information.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.All Forms. Total Cases.
    New Cases.Notified in previous years.Total New Cases. Cases.Notified in previous years.Total Cases.
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    Deaths in 1914 of persons previously notified.
    Date of primary notification.Number of Deaths in 1914
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.
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    Distribution of Notified Cases.
    District.Number of New Cases.
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.Total. All Forms.
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    Age and Sex of Persons Notified.
    Tuberculosis.Under 5 years.5-15.15-25.25-35.35-45.45-55.55 and upwards.Total.
    MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
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    Forms of Tuberculosis in Persons Notified.
    Site of Disease.Number of Cases.
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    Home Accommodation of Patients previously unknown.
    Accommodation.l Room.2 Rooms.3 Rooms.4 or more RoomsCommon Lodging House.Homeless Cases in Infirmary. Asylum,&c.Total Cases.
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    Source of Infection.—The source of infection in 208 cases appears to have been as follows.
    Source of Infection.Cases of Tuberculosis.
    Pulmonary.Other Forms.
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    Occupation—The occupation or status of the persons newly notified, and of those who died from consumption during the year was as follows:— Occupation of Consumptive Persons.
    Occupation.Cases.Deaths.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
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    Occupation of Consumptive Persons—continued.
    Occupation.CasesDeaths.
    Males.FemalesMales.Females.
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    Deaths from Cancer, 1914.
    Parts Affected.SexTotal.
    Male.Female.
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    The following bacteriological work has been carried out in the Lister Institute at the Council's expense, with a view to assisting medical practitioners in the diagnosis of infectious ailments: —
    Disease Suspected.Number of Cases.
    Positive.Negative.Total.
  • Page 33
    The Register of Milk Purveyors.
    Class of Premises.
    Milkshops.General Stores.Restaurants.Totals.
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    The inspections of the above premises during the year numbered 1,126, and resulted in the discovery of the following defects which were remedied after the service of notices:—
    Defects found.Number of Defects.
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    Samples Collected by the Sanitary Inspectors.
    Name of Sample.Number Taken.Number Adulterated.
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    Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
    Article.Number of Samples examined for the presence of a preservative.Number in which a preservative was reported to be pgesent.
  • Page 39
    The number of inhabited and empty dwellings or tenements in the Borough in the Census year 1911 was as follows:—
    District.Dwellings or Tenement.
    Inhabited.Uninhabited. Dwellings.
    Separately Occupied Tenements.Institutions.
  • Page 39
    Lodgings provided by the Council.—The total number of tenements provided by the Council for the working classes under the Housing Acts is shown in the following Table:—
    Rooms in Tenement.Number of Tenements.Rent per Week.
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    "The subjoined Table summarises particulars of the 66 factories and 808 workshops on the register at the end of the year in North Kensington and South Kensington respectively.
    Workshops, etc.North Kensington.South Kensington.Total for Whole Borough
    Dressmakers.Laundries.Miscellaneous.Total.Dressmakers.Laundries.Miscel2 laneous.Total.
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    "The businesses carried on at the registered premises are set out in the subjoined list:—
    Trade or BusinessNorth Kensington.South Kensington.Total in the Borough.
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    Home Work.
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    Home Work.
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    Condition of Homes Visited.—The following Table shows the circumstances of the 216 homes where work is carried on:—
    Nature of Room used for Work.Condition of Rooms.Total Number of Rooms.
    Clean.Fairly Clean.Dirty.
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    The sanitary defects remedied in the 216 homes were as follows:—
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    The appended Table summarises the work of the year, so far as it is capable of being expressed in this form:—
    Premises Visited.Number of Visits and Inspection.
    No. 1 District.No. 2 District.The Borough.
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    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, WORKPLACES AND HOMEWORK I.—Inspection.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
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    II.—Defects Found.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H. M. Inspector.
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    IV.-Registered Workshops.
    Workshops on the Register (s 131) at the end of the Year.Number.
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    V.-Other Matters.
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    III.—Home Work.
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS. SECTION 107 .Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 108.Outwork in Infected Premises, Sections 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keep-ing or sending lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110).Prosecutions (Sections 109. 110)
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the yearFailing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Lists.*OutworkersLists.Outworkers.
    ContractorsWorkmen.Contractors.Workmen.
    1.2.3.4.5.67.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.
  • Page 56
    Legal Proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Metropolis Local Management Act and Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1909.
    Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
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    Disinfection, 1914.
    Nature of Infection.Rooms Disinfected.Premises Disinfected.Disinfections at Wood Lane.
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    PUBLIC BATHS AND WASHHOUSES
    Year.Washers.Bathers.
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    MORTUARY AND CHAPEL OF REST.
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    Number of Bodies taken into the Mortuary.
    Year.No. of bodies received at the Mortuary.No. of bodies upon which Coroner's inquests were held.No. of bodies upon which post mortem examinations were made.
  • Page 63
    TABLE I. Vital Statistics of Whole District during 1914 and previous Years.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable Deaths.Nett Deaths belonging to the District
    Uncorrected Number.Nett.
    of Nonresidents registered in the District.of Residents not registered in the District.Under 1 Year of AgeAt all Ages.
    Number.Rate.Number.Rate.Number.Rate per 1,000 Nett birthsNumber.Rate.*
    12345678910111213
  • Page 64
    TABLE II. Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the Year, 1914.
    Notifiable Disease.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Ward.Total Cases Removed to Hospital.
    At all Ages.At Ages.—Years.St. Charles.Golborne.Norland.Pembridge.Holland.Earl's Court.Queen's Gate.Redcliffe.Brompton.
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 4545 to 65.65 and upwards.
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    TABLE III. Causes of, and Ages at, Death during the Year 1914.
    Causes of DeathNett Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring within or without the District.Total Deaths whether of "Residents" or "Non-Residents" in Institutions in the.District.
    All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.
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    TABLE IV. INFANT MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1914. Nett Deaths from stated Causes, at Various Ages, under One Year of Age.
    Cause of Death.Under 1 week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
  • Page 67
    TABLE V. Births and Deaths in Kensington ; Birth-rates and Death-rates ; and Infantile Mortality 1881-1914 in London and Kensington.
    PeriodNumber of Births.Birth Rate per 1,000 living.Number OF Deaths.Death Rate per 1,000 living.Deaths under One Year.Deaths under One Year per 1,000 Births.
    London.Kensington.London.Kensington.London.Kensington.
  • Page 68
    TABLE VI. Deaths from the Principal Epidemic Diseases, 1881-1914.
    Period.Deaths from the Seven Principal Epidemic Diseases.
    Small-poxMeasles.Scarlet Fever.DiphtheriaWhooping-CoughEnteric Fever.Diarrhæa and Enteritis (all ages).Diarrhæa. and Enteritis (under 2 years.)
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    TABLE VII. Death-rate in kensington, per 1,000 person living, from each of the Seven Principal Epidemic Diseases, 1881-1914.
    Period.Small-pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Whooping Cough.Enteric Fever.Diarrhæa and Enteritis (all ages).Diarrhæa and Enteritis (under 2 years).
  • Page 69
    TABLE VIII. Causes of Death at different periods of life in the Year 1914.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Classification No.Totals— All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.Totals— Under 5 Years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.Totals— Above 5 Years.
    TotalMFMFMFMFMFTotalMFMFMFMFMFMFTotal
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    TABLE VIII.—continued.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Classification No.Totals— All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.Totals— Under 5 Years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.Totals— Above Five Years.
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    TABLE VIII.—continued.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Classification No.Totals— All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.Totals-Under 5 Years5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.Totals— Above 5 Years.
    TotalMFMFMFMFMFTotalMFMFMFMFMFMFTotal
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    TABLE VIII.-continued.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Classification No.Totals — All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.Totals— Under 5 Years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.Totals— Above Five Years
    TotalMFMFMFMFMFTotalMFMFMFMFMFMFTotal
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    TABLE VIII.—continued.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Classification No.Totals — All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.Totals— Under 5 Years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.Totals— Above Five Years
    TotalMFMFMFMFMFTotalMFMFMFMFMFMFTotal
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    TABLE VIII.—continued.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Classification No.Totals — All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.Totals— Under 5 Years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 years and upwards.Totals— Above Five Years
    TotalMFMFMFMFMFTotalMFMFMFMFMFMFTotal
  • Page 75
    TABLE IX—PROCEEDINGS DURING 1914.
    PREMISES.NUMBER OF PLACES.Number of inspections 1914.Number of notices, 1914.Number of prosecu-tions, 1914.
    On register at end of 1913.Added in 1914.Removed in 1914,On register at end of 1914.
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    Overcrowding—1914.
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    TABLE X. Summary of the Work done by the Sanitary Inspectors during the Year 1914.
    description of work, etc.number of district.Grand Total.
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