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Greenwich 1937

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

Published
1938
Pages
120
Tables
70

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70 tables in this report

  • Page 9
    General Statistics Elevation.—Varies from below high-water mark up to 249 feet above sea level.
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    PUBLIC OPEN SPACES controlled by borough council.
    Acres.
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    Through the kindness of the Divisional Controller, Ministry of Labour, the following information is given concerning the number of insured persons, aged 16-64 years, resident in Greenwich who were registered as unemployed during the following periods:—
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 12
    The following is the local distribution:—
    Estimated population at Mid-Year, 1937
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    *EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS OF THE YEAR
    TotalM.F.
  • Page 13
    The following table shows these particulars giving the number of marriages in the Borough for each year since 1931:—
    YearChurches of EnglandChapels and Roman Catholic ChurchesSuperintendent-Registrar's OfficeTotalApproximate Population of the district concerned
    GreenwichCharlton and Kidbrooke .St. Nicholas
  • Page 16
    METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. (From Obeservations at Greenwich, under the Superintendence of the Astronomer Royal).
    1937Air TemperatureBright SunshineRain & Other Forms of Precipitation
    Mean ofMean of A and BDifference from Average†Daily MeanPercentage of Average†Per cent of PossibleTotal fallPercentage of Average†Most in a day
    ABAmountDay of month
    MaximumMinimum
    °F°F°F°FHr.Hr.%mm.mm.mm.
  • Page 17
    These particulars are set out in the following table:—
    BoroughEstd. Res. Population (mid 1937)Live Births rate per 1,000 popn.Death rate per 1,000 populationInfantile Mortality rate per 1,000 live births
    CrudeAdjusted
  • Page 18
    Thirty-seven of these were in respect of still-births.
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    Thirty-seven of these were in respect of still-births.
    Causes of DeathSexDeaths at Subjoined ages of "Residents," whether occurring within or without the District.
    All Ages.Under 1.1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 35.35 and under 45.45 and under 55.55 and under 65.65 and under 75.75 and over.
  • Page 20
    The following table shows the number of deaths of Greenwich residents in Public Institutions during the last six years:—
    YearTotal Deaths of Greenwich ResidentsTotal Deaths of Greenwich Residents in Public Institutions
  • Page 20
    The age mortality and the distribution of the deaths betweer the different quarters of he year is shown by the following table:—
    Deaths1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterTotal
  • Page 21
    The following table shows the variation in, and average of the Death Rates in each of the Districts of the Borough in the five years 1932 to 1936 compared with the figures for 1937:—
    District19321933193419351936Average for 5 years1937
  • Page 22
    The following table shows the rates for the quinquennial periods since 1921, together with the rates for the years 1936 and 1937:—
    DistrictAverage for five years 1921-1925 inclusiveAverage for five years 1926-1930 inclusiveAverage for five years 1931-1935 inclusiveYear 1936Year 1937
  • Page 27
    The following table shows the type of abnormality treated during the year:—
    Condition treatedNo.
  • Page 28
    Particular relating to the number of patients treated at the various Centres during 1937 are given in the following table:- DAILY SESSIONS
    Under 55—15Over 15Total
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    EVENING SESSIONS.
    Under 55—15Over 15Total
  • Page 29
    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE. Infant Welfare Centres.—The work at the various Centres has been conducted on similar lines as in previous years and particulars relating to attendances are shewn in the following tables :— (a) Babies
    Borough HallChev'ng RoadShooter's Hill Rd.Creek RoadCharlton LaneTotal
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    (b) Children 1-5 years.
    * Borough HallChev'ng RoadShooter's Hill Rd.Creek RoadCharlton LaneTotal
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    A schedule is given below which indicates the condition of individual children at the various ages seen at the Centres during the year.
    Under 1 year1-2 years2 to 3 years3 to 4 years4 to 5 yearsTotal
  • Page 31
    1936.
    Under 1 year1—2 Years2—3 Years3—4 Years4—5 YearsTotal
    No.%No.o/ /oNo.%No.%No.%No.%
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    1937.
    Under 1 year1—2 Years2—3 Years3—4 Years4—5 YearsTotal
    No.%No.%No.%No.%No.%No.%
  • Page 31
    The number of new cases together with total attendances for the year, were as follows :—
    No. of ClinicsNew CosesTotal Attendances
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    Charlton and Kidbrooke 29
  • Page 36
    Health Visitors.-—The following tables show (a) the number of visits made by the Health Visitors during the year in connection with Births and cases of Infectious Diseases, and (b) number of Infant Consultations and Ante-natal Clinics attended and miscellaneous visits:—
    Health Visitors' Visits, &c., 1937.
    Table A.VisitsRe-VisitsTotal
  • Page 37
    The following Table gives the number and character of the intimation received respecting births in the Borough:—
    Where ConfinedMidwivesDoctors
    Greenwich BirthsOther Boroughs' BirthsGreenwich BirthsOther Boroughs' Births
  • Page 38
    The following Return shows the work performed during the year:—
  • Page 40
    (a) Dried Milk, Virol, &c., Distributed Free.
    Quarter endedMilkVirolMalt & OilCod Liver OilMarmite
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    (b) Dried Milk, Virol, &c., Sold at Full or Reduced Prices.
    Quarter endedMilkVirolMalt & OilCod Liver OilMar-MiteTotal Amount Received
    lbs.lbs.lbs.BottlesCartons
  • Page 42
    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, LAUNDRIES, and WORKPLCES 1.-INSPECTION
    PremisesNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers Pros'cut'd
  • Page 42
    2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
    ParticularsNumber of DefectsNumber of Offences in respect of which prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Inspector
  • Page 43
    3.—WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES ON THE REGISTER AT THE END OF 1937.
    No.
  • Page 48
    For the period 1st April, 1937 to the 21st December, 1937, the attendances were as follows :—
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    BACTERIOLOGICAL REPORTS ON SAMPLES OF BATH WATER TAKEN FROM SWIMMING BATHS.
    Sample No.123456789101112131415161718
    Date taken, 19374th Jan.2nd Feb.3rd Mar.31st Mar23rd Apr.10th May20th May7th June24th June5th July26th July18th Aug.31st Aug.28th Sept.28th Sept.13th Oct.15th Nov.13th Dec.
  • Page 52
    SUMMARY of WORK PERFORMED by the SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR 1937.
  • Page 53
    Other Improvements—continued.
  • Page 53
    Return Made to London County Council. Proceedings during 1937.
    PremisesNo. in Borough at end 1937No. of InspectionsNo. of Prosecutions
  • Page 53
    Smoke Nuisances.
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    Families Overcrowded.—The subjoined table shows at a glance the number of families and number of persons included in those families who were overcrowded at the end of the year.
  • Page 57
    The following table shews the position with regard to overcrowding within the Borough and the progress of abatement at the end of the year.
  • Page 58
    The following statement submitted by the Housing Inspector shows the progress made in regard to unfit houses dealt with under the Housing Act, 1936.
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    HOUSING RETURN, 1937.
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    (b) Proceedings under Public Heatlh Acts:—
  • Page 63
    Inspection of Meat and other Foods.—During 1937 the following diseased and unsound goods were voluntarily surrendered at slaughter-houses and shops :—
  • Page 64
    The following table indicates the number of animals slaughtered and examined :—
  • Page 64
    The following table is given in accordance with Circular No. 1650:—
    Cattle excluding CowsCowsCalvesSheep and LambsPigs
  • Page 65
    Various Foods Landed during 1937.
  • Page 66
    The co-operation of Greenwich has been sought by Local Authorities and Importers, and the following meat was accepted into cold store and treated :—
  • Page 66
    Imported Food Surrendered.—During the year 1937 thefollowing unsound or diseased imported foods were surrendered. The meat was passed for non-edible purposes only, and the unsound fruit was destroyed.
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.lbs.
  • Page 68
    The following Table shows the number of inspections made and improvements effected.
    Food Premises.No. of visitsNo. of improvements carried out
  • Page 72
    FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928. Number and Description of Samples Submitted for Analysis under the above Act during the Year 1937. FORMAL SAMPLES.
    Description of SamplesNumber of Samples SubmittedNumber GenuineNumber Not Genuine
  • Page 73
    INFORMAL SAMPLES. The following samples were taken from Vendors and submitted to the Public Analyst, by tho Food Inspector or his agent without recourse to the usual provisions as required by the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
    Description of SamplesNumber of Samples SubmittedNumber GenuineNumber Not Genuine
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    Description of SamplesNumber of Samples SubmittedNumber GenuineNumber Not Genuine
  • Page 75
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    Description of SamplesNumber of Samples SubmittedNumber GenuineNumber Not Genuine
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    Administrative Action Taken Regarding Samples reported to be NOT GENUINE.
    No. of SampleDescription of SampleNature of AdulterationAction taken
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    No. of SampleDescription of SampleNature of AdulterationAction taken
  • Page 77
    Details of the cases are given in the following table:—
    Case No.Initials of PatientAge and SexDistrictDate NotifiedSuspected Cause
  • Page 89
    Rooms and Articles Disinfected, Year 1937.
    Diseases, etc.Premises EnteredRoomsBedsPalliassesMattressesBolstersPillowsBlanketsSheetsCushionsQuiltsOdd ArticlesTotal No. Articles Disinfected
  • Page 90
    Articles Destroyed, Year X937.
    Diseases, etc.BedsPalliassesMattressesBolstersPillowsBlanketsSheetsCushionsQuiltsOdd ArticlesTotal No. Articles Destroyed
  • Page 91
    Complete details of the statisical data for the year are given at the back of the report, but the following table is submitted showing comparative figures for some of the main items over the past ten years.
    YearNo. of cases on Dispensary-RegisterDeathsNo. of "T.B. + " CasesDeath Rate
    Pulm.NonPulm.
  • Page 95
    Dental Report.—Mr. G. F. Ferris, the Council's Dentist, submits the following figures relative to tuberculous cases treated during the year.
  • Page 98
    CASES SENT TO THE DISPENSARY IN 1937 BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN WHOM A DIAGNOSIS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS WAS CONFIRMED.
    Cases 70Classification according to Symptoms Elicited at First Examination
    Male 35Female 35StageEarlyIntermediateAdvancedTotal
    Cases26212370
    Age GroupsSymptomsCases%Cases%Cases%Cases%
  • Page 99
    PRIMARY NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE COUNTY OF LONDON 1937.
    Males.Females.
    Age Periods.Age Periods.
  • Page 101
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 102
    NEW CASES and MORTALITY—Year 1937.
    Age-PeriodsNew CasesDeaths
    RespiratoryNon-RespiratoryRespiratoryNon-Respiratory
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 103
    Return showing the work of the Dispensary for the Year 1937.
    DIAGNOSISPulmonaryNon-PulmonaryTotalGrand Total
    AdultsChildrenAdultsChildrenAdultsChildren
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 105
    Return made on or before the 14th of February, 1938, by Mr. E. S. Elliott, Vaccination Officer of the several Districts of the Borough of Greenwich, respecting the vaccination of children whose births were registered from 1st January to 31st December, 1936, inclusive:—
    Registration Sub-Districts comprised in the Vaccination Officer's DistrictNo. of Births from 1st Jan. to 31st Dec., 1936Number of these Births duly entered by 31st Jan., 1938No. of Births which on 31st Jan., 1938. remained unentered in the Vaccination Register on account of—No. of these births remaining on 31st Jan., 1938, not accounted forTotal No. of Certificates of successful Primary Vaccination of children under 14 received during Calendar Year 1937No. of Declarations of Conscientious Objection actually received by Vaccination Officer during the Calendar Year 1937
    Successfully VaccinatedInsusceptible of VaccinationHad SmallpoxCertificates of Conscientious objection receivedDied. UnvaccinatedPostponement by Medical CertificateRemoval to Districts, V.O. of which apprisedRemoval to places unknown and cases not found