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Deptford 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
- Published
- 1951
- Pages
- 58
- Tables
- 36
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VITAL STATISTICS
1950 1949 Deptford London Deptford London -
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Infectious Diseases. Corrected Notifications.
0-1 years 1-2 years 2-5 years 5-15 years 15-25 years 25-45 years 45-65 years over 65 years Total Deaths M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F -
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Tuberculosis Register
Pulmonary Non-Pulmonary M F Total M F Total -
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The South East London Mass Radiography Unit visited Deptford during the middle of 1950 and the figures for attendances were—
Total Examined Referred for large films Referred to General Practitioners Probably T.B. Probably Non T.B. Cardio Vascular -
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The following figures concerning the Deptford Chest Clinic have been kindly supplied by the Chest Physician, Dr. J. P. V. Rigby:— Cases on Chest Clinic Register at 31.12.50 :—
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The majority of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors has been concerned with sanitary defects in houses. Details of inspections and sanitary improvements effected will be found in the Appendix Tables II and III, but a summary of the work is shown below with comparative figures for some previous years:—
1938 1946 1949 1950 -
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PREVALENCE OF RATS AND MICE
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Number of properties in Local Authority's Area in which infestation was (v) (vi) (vii) Analysis of Column (iv) Number infested by Rats Type of Property Total Notified by Occupier Otherwise discovered Recorded Total of (ii) & (iii) Major Minor Mice only -
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MEASURES OF CONTROL BY LOCAL AUTHORITY
Type of Property No. of properties inspected No. of inspections made Number of treatments carried out* By arrangement with occupier Under Section 5 (1) Rats Mice only Rats Mice only -
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The following is a summary of the work of disinfection, disinfestation and cleansing:—
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Bathing Centre
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Inspections
Number on Register Number of Inspections Notices Written Occupiers Prosecuted -
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Defects Found
Sanitary Conveniences: Found Remedied Referred To H.M. Inspector By H.M. Inspector -
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85 Samples were taken for bacteriological examination.
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Foreign Bodies in Food
Number Submitted Number “ Adulterated ” Percentage “ Adulterated ” -
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“The figures show a slight fall in the average quality of the milk as compared with previous years, and a marked fall in both fat and solids- not-fat contents during the months of February, March and April. The averages are shown in the following Table.
Deptford Southern England Feb.-April 1950 Whole Year 1950 Year 1949 Year 1948 Year 1947 Year 1946 Pre-War Average -
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“ In addition to the analyses under the Food and Drugs Act, the results of which have been summarised above, 133 samples were examined under other Acts, Orders and Regulations. Particulars of these samples are furnished below:—
Relevant Act or Order Article Number of Samples Number Failing to Comply Nature of Irregularity Defence (Sale of Food) Regulations 1943 Desert Gelatine No. 135 1 1 Incorrect description. -
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Relevant Act or Order Article Number of Samples Number Failing to Comply Nature of Irregularity -
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Relevant Act or Order Article Number of Samples Number Failing to Comply Nature of Irregularity -
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Public Health (London) Act, 1936
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Housing Act, 1936
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Overcrowding
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Underground Rooms
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TABLE I Causes of Death at Different Periods of Life During 1950 in the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
Causes of Death Sex All Ages 0-1 years 1-5 years 5-15 years 15-45 years 45-65 years 65 years & over -
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Table I (Continued)
Causes of Death Sex All Ages 0-1 years 1-5 years 5-15 years 15-45 years 45-65 years 65 years & over -
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TABLE II Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out During the Year 1950
Districts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total -
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TABLE III
Description of Sanitary Improvements Effected During the Year Districts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total -
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TABLE IV Legal Proceedings Public Health (London) Act, 1936
Date of Hearing Premises and Nature of Offence Fine Costs Remarks -
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Food and Drugs Act, 1936
Date of Hearing Nature of Offence Fine Costs Remarks -
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London County Council Bye-Laws (Rag and Bone Dealers)
Date of Hearing Nature of Offence Fine Costs Remarks -
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TABLE V Samples of Food Submitted for Analysis
Food Number Examined Number Adulterated Formal Informal Total Formal Informal Total -
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Table V (Continued)
Food Number examined Number Adulterated Formal Informal Total Formal Informal Total -
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TABLE VI Food and Drugs
FOOD INSPECTORS' VISITS -
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TABLE VI (Continued) FOOD CONDEMNED AND DESTROYED (Continued)
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TABLE VII Action taken in respect of Food and Drug Irregularities
Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken -
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TABLE VII (Continued)
Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken -
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TABLE VII (Continued)
Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken