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Battersea 1947

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

Published
1948
Pages
59
Tables
47

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47 tables in this report

  • Page 5
    Principal Figures for 1947.
  • Page 6
    The number of Battersea still-births registered, and the still-birth rates, from 1938 to 1947, were as under:—
    No.RateNo.Rate
  • Page 7
    MARRIAGES. The marriages registered in Battersea during 1947 numbered 1,085. The marriage rate (i.e., the number of persons married per 1,000 of the population) was 18.9.
    Year.Marriages.Marriage-Rate.
  • Page 8
    The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the total deaths (corrected) in Battersea during 1947:—
    Under 1 year.1—5—15—45—65 +Total.
  • Page 8
    It is well known that in almost all districts the average age at death tends to increase. The position of Battersea in this respect is illustrated by the following figures:— Average Age at Death, 1938-1947.
  • Page 8
    During 1947 the deaths of 877 residents of Battersea aged 65 years and upwards were registered. The distribution of these deaths, which constituted 60.7 per cent. of the deaths at all ages, is set out in the following table
    Sub-District.65 and under 75.75 and under 85.85 and upwards.Totalover 65.Total
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 9
    Causes of Death at different Periods of Life in Battersea during 1947. The following table is supplied by the Registrar-General:—
    Causes of Death.Sex.All Ages.0—1—5—15—45—65—
  • Page 10
    Causes of Death, 1947—(contd.).
    Causes of Death.Sex.AllAges.0—1—5—15—45—65—
  • Page 11
    The following table sets out the causes of death in detail. Infant Mortality, 1947. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year.
    Causes of deathage periods.
    Under24 hours.1-7days.Weeks.Total under 4weeks.Months.Total deaths under 1year.Percentage of Total.
    1-22-33-41-33-66-99-12
    Tuberculosis(Non-pulmonary)M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 11
    Table showing Deaths of Infants under 1 day, under 1 week and under 4 weeks from 1942 to 1947.
    YearUnder 24 hours1 to7 days1 to4 weeksTotal under 4 weeksPercentage deaths under 4 weeks oftotal infant deaths
  • Page 12
    The number of deaths and infant deaths registered in each quarte of the year is set out in the following table, in which, for convenience the corresponding figures for births have also been inserted.
    Quarter.Births (live).Infant Deaths (under 1 year).All Deaths.
    No.Per cent. of Total.No.Per cent. of Total.No.Percent of Total.
  • Page 12
    Comparative Statistics of Births, Mortality, etc. (Compiled from Registrar-General's Returns.)
    YearPopulationLive Birth RateDeath RateMaternal Death RateInfant Mortality Rate
  • Page 17
    Mothercraft Classes. Instruction in mothercraft is given weekly at 5 centres, the average attendance during 1947 being respectively:—
  • Page 19
    Maternity and Child Welfare Centres (at 31st December, 1947).
    Name and situation of Centre (Italics indicate voluntary centre)Type of Clinic, etc.
    Ante-NatalPost-NatalInfant WelfareToddlersDiphtheria ImmunisationMothercraft
  • Page 20
    Summarised Statistics Relating to Infant Welfare Centres, 1947.
    Municipal.VoluntaryGrand Total
    All Saints'Chatham RoadGideon RoadNine ElmsPlough RoadSouthlandsTotal
    Women's League of ServiceMunicipaland Voluntary
  • Page 21
    The home visiting carried out during 1947 by the Council's health visitors and those of the voluntary organisations included in the Borough Maternity and Child Welfare scheme is summarised in the following table:-
    Visits.Council.Vol.Total.
  • Page 22
    Ante-Natal Clinics. The subjoined table shows in summary the number of attendances, etc., during 1947, at the municipal ante-natal clinics.
    Clinics held at
    All Saints'Chatham HallGideon RoadPlough RoadSouthlandsTotal
  • Page 23
    The following table sets out a record of the number of premature infants who were notified during 1947:—
    Born
    No. of premature babiesAt HomeIn HospitalTotal
  • Page 23
    Toddlers' Clinic. Toddlers' Clinics are held fortnightly at five of the Infant Welfare Centres.
  • Page 24
    The following table shows the attendances at the Nurseries during the year : —
    NurseryPlacesTotal Attendances
    0—22—5Total
  • Page 25
    ^ The total number of attendances made by the nurses of the District ursing Association in connection with cases of infectious disease Was;__ ^ Nursing Service, 1947.
    Name of DiseaseAge.Total
    Under 5 yearsOver 5 years
    CasesVisitsCases .VisitsCasesVisits
  • Page 26
    Infectious Diseases. The following table shows the number of cases notified during 1947, and for the purposes of comparison, the average number of cases notified annually in the five years, 1942—46 :—
    Notified 1947Average 1942/6
  • Page 27
    The increase in the proportion of children known to have been immunised has been slow and shows that much work still remains to be done before mass-immunity of the population is assured. The estimated figures are as follows :—
    Age Group.Immunised.Population.
  • Page 28
    Analysis of Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the Year. 1947, and Deaths from such Diseases.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases Notified in Battersea,
    at Ages (Years).Deaths
    0—1—2—3—4—5—10—15—25—45—65 & overTotal
  • Page 30
    The death rate per 100,000 of the population during the 47 years ended 1947 in quinquennial averages and in 1946 and 1947 are given in the following table :—
    YearsPulmonaryNon-PulmonaryTotal
  • Page 31
    A.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis—Age Groups.
    Years.0-56-1011-1516-2526-3536-4546-5556-65over 65Total
  • Page 32
    D.—Occupations in the 149 cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    OccupationNo. of PatientsOccupationNo. of Patients
  • Page 32
    E.—Family History of Tuberculosis in Pulmonary and Non-Pulmonary Cases.
    Near RelativeRemote RelativeNo Family History
  • Page 33
    The following gives the comparative average death rates from Cancer in Battersea for quinquennial periods since 1896: —
  • Page 34
    The following- table shows the localisation of the disease in the case of the 252 deaths recorded in 1947.
    LocalisationNo. of DeathsPercentage of Total
    MaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 34
    The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year :—
    Suspected diseasePositive ResultsNegative ResultsTotal
  • Page 35
    Summary of Main Operations for the Year 1947.
    Sanitary Operations.
  • Page 36
    Summary of Main Operations for the year 1947—contd. Factories, Workshops and Shops.
    Inspections—Inspections—contd.
  • Page 36
    Summary of Legal Proceedings.
    Acts and Regulations under which proceedings takenCasesFinesCosts
  • Page 36
    Common Lodging Houses. There are now only two common lodging houses in Battersea, of which particulars are as under :—
    Premises Males—Lodgers authorisedInspectionsNoticesProsecutions
    ServedComplied with
  • Page 38
    The following table shows the numbers of persons cleansed and treated at the Personal .Cleansing Station and the expenditure incurred since 1906, the year in which the cleansing of verminous persons was begun : — Number of Baths, &c.
    YearAdultsChildren*Expenditure* Amount Contributed
  • Page 39
    The work carried out during 1947 under the Council's Rat Repression scheme is summarised as follows :—
  • Page 39
    Coroner's Court and Mortuary. Details as to the number of inquests held at the Coroner's Court, and bodies received into the Mortuary during 1947 are set out in lowing table . Battersea Mortuary, 1948.
    Details of Bodies receivedUsual place of residenceTotal
    BatterseaWandsworthElsewhereResidenceunknown
    Post-mortem only121254674446
  • Page 41
    The percentage of samples reported by the Public Analyst to be Iterated during the quinquennia 1921 to 1945 and yearly from 1946, is given in the following table: —
    YearFormal samples (per cent.)Informal samples (per cent.)
  • Page 41
    PUBLIC ANALYST'S REPORTS, 1947. TABLE I. Main Statement.
    Nature of SampleExaminedAdulterated
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 42
    Other Articles.
    Nature of SampleFormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 43
    Drugs.
    Nature of SampleExaminedAdulterated
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 43
    . In the 5 years 1942-46, and in 1947, the percentage of adulterated (formal) samples of milk was as under :—
    YearSamples takenAdulterated
    No.Percentage
  • Page 45
    Factories and Homework. Factories and Workshops. The following is a list of the factories on the register at the e«d of 1947 :—
    TradeNumber on Register.
    Where Mechanical Power IS usedWhere Mechanical Power is NOT used
  • Page 45
    Twenty-two new factories where mechanical power is used were added to the register, dealing with the following trades:—
  • Page 56
    ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. For the Year ended 31st December, 1947. The Care Committee held eleven meetings during 1947 and the following cases were referred to suitable agencies for assistance :—
  • Page 57
    Battersea Tuberculosis Care Committee and Handicraft Fund. Statement of Receipts and Payments for Year ended 31st December, 1947.
    Receipts.Payments.