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Deptford 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
- Published
- 1956
- Pages
- 54
- Tables
- 42
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VITAL STATISTICS
1954 1955 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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Cases on Chest Clinic Register at 31.12.55:—
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TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE
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Mass Miniature Radiography
General Analysis Men Women Total -
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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949 Report for the Year ended 31st December, 1955
Type of Property Non-Agricultural (1) Local Authority (2) Dwelling Houses (including Council Houses) I (3) All other (including business premises) (4) Total of Cols. (1), (2) & (3) (5) Agricultural -
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Type of Property Non-Agricultural (1) Local Authority (2) Dwelling Houses (including Council Houses) (3) All other (including business premises) (4) Total of Cols. (1) (2) & (3) (5) Agricultural -
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Disinfection and Cleansing 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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ANIMALS SLAUGHTERED
Slaughterhouse Sheep Pigs Calves Bovines Total -
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Carcases and Offal inspected and condemned in whole or in part
Cattle (Excluding Cows) Cows Calves Sheep & Lambs Pigs Horses -
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AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF MILK, DEPTFORD
Period Fat Solids-not-fat Total Solids -
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In addition to the analyses under the Food and Drugs Act, 270 other examinations under other Acts, Orders and Regulations were carried out. Particulars of these are furnished below:—
Relevant Act or Order Article Number of Samples Number Failing to Comply Nature of Irregularity -
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In the maintenance of existing property the following is a summary of the work done in 1955:— Public Health (London) Act, 1936
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TABLE I Causes of Death at Different Periods of Life During 1955 in the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
Causes of Death Sex AGE All Ages 0-1 years 1-5 years 5-15 years 15-25 years 25-45 years 45-65 years 65-75 years 75 years & over -
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Table I (Continued)
Causes of Death Sex AGE All Ages 0-1 years 1-5 years 5-15 years 15-25 years 25-45 years 45-65 years 65-75 years 75 years & over -
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TABLE II Summary of Sanitary Work Carried Out During the Year 1955
Districts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total -
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TABLE III
Description of Sanitary Improvements Effected During the Year Districts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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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TABLE IV (Continued) Legal Proceedings Dustbin Notice Appeals
Date of Hearing Premises and Nature of Offence Fine Costs Remarks -
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London County Council Drainage Byelaws
Date of Hearing Premises and Nature of Offence Fine Costs Remarks -
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TABLE V Samples of Food Submitted for Analysis
Food Number Examined Number Adulterated, etc. Formal Informal Total Formal Informal Total -
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Table V (Continued)
Food Number Examined Number Adulterated, etc. Formal Informal Total Formal Informal Total -
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TABLE VI Food and Drugs FOOD INSPECTOR'S VISITS
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FOOD CONDEMNED AND DESTROYED
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TABLE VI (Continued)
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Royal Victoria Yard (Admiralty) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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TABLE VI (Continued)
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TABLE VI (Continued) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (Continued)
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FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING
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FOOD UNFIT FOR NORMAL SALE BUT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES
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FOOD DESTROYED
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FOR RE-REFINING
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TABLE VI (Continued) 178, Evelyn Street FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING
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FOOD DESTROYED
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TABLE VII Action taken in respect of Food and Drug Irregularities
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Number Food Type of Sample Nature of Irregularity Action Taken.