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Greenwich 1948

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

Published
1949
Pages
88
Tables
53

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53 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    Elevation.—Varies from below high-water mark up to 249 feet above sea level.
    Area of the Borough and Districts—
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    Population—
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    PUBLIC OPEN SPACES.
    Borough Council—
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    H.M.Office of Works—
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    *EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS OF THE YEAR.
    TotalM.F.
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    Rate per 1000 total births.
  • Page 10
    Death Rate of Infants under one year of age :—
  • Page 10
    The following table shows the particulars giving the number of marriages in the Borough for each year since 1938 :—
    YearGreenwich1 Charlton and KidbrookeSt. Nicholas 1Chapels and Roman Cathalic ChurchSuperintendent Registrar's OfficeTotalApproximate Population
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    No. in Short List.SexDeaths at subjoined Ages of " Residents," whether occurring within or without the District.
    Causes of DeathAll Ages.Under 1.1 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and over.
  • Page 13
    DEATHS IN INSTITUTIONS. 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 13
    AGE MORTALITY. The age mortality and the distribution of the deaths between the different quarters of the year is shown by the following table :—
    Deaths1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterTotal
  • Page 14
    The following Table shows the comparative Infantile Mortality Rates for the quinquennial periods since 1931, together with the Rate for the years 1946, 1947 and 1948.
    DistrictAverage for five years 1931-1935Average for five years 1936-1940Average for five years 1941-1945Year 1946Year 1947Year 1948
  • Page 19
    Bacteriological Examinations.—During the year the undermentioned specimsns were submitted to the Devon port Laboratory for bacteriological investigation, the results being:—
    PositiveNegativeTotal
  • Page 19
    The following table gives the number of attendances at the Centres:—
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    Particulars relating to the number of patients treated at the various Centres up to 4th July, 1948, are given in the following table:— Daily Sessions.
    Under 55—15Over 15Total
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    Conditions Treated
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    Referred from Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Centres.
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    Particulars relating to the various Centres are given in the following tables:— Period 1st January, 1948 to 4th July, 1948. (a) Babies 0-1 vear.
    CentreNo. of ClinicsNo. of AttendancesNew CasesMedical Consultations
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    (b) Children 1-5 years.
    CentreNo. of ClinicsNo. of AttendancesNew CasesMedical Consultations
  • Page 22
    Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics.—The number of new cases was 894 and attendances at the various centres were as follows:
    CentreNo. of ClinicsNew CasesTotal Attendances
  • Page 22
    The causes of the 44 deaths were:—
  • Page 23
    The following return shows the work performed during the six months period ended 4th July, 1948:—
  • Page 24
    The following table shows the amounts distributed at the various Welfare Centres during the first half of the year:— (a) Dried Milk, Virol, &c., Distributed Free
    Half-year endedMilk pkts.Virol lbs.Malt & Oil cartonsMarmite cartonsApproximate Cost
  • Page 26
    The following table gives particulars in respect of the 6 months period ended 4th July, 1948:—
    Where BornNumber BornDied during 1st 24 hrs.Died during 1st monthSurvived after 1st month
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    Health Visitors.—The following tables show (A) the number of visits made by the Health Visitors during the first half of the year in connection with Births and cases if Infectious Diseases, and (B) number of Infant Consultations and Ante-Natal Clinics attended and miscellaneous visits:— Health Visitors' Visits, &c., 1948.
    Table A.VisitsRe-visitsTotal
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    Table B.VisitsRe-VisitsTotals
  • Page 27
    Notification of Births.—The following Table gives the number and types of notifications received respecting births in the Borough up to 4th July, 1948:—
    Where ConfinedMidwivesDoctors
    Greenwich BirthsOther Boroughs' BirthsGreenwich BirthsOther Boroughs' Births
  • Page 29
    FACTORIES ACT 1937 Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health.
    PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten noticesOccupiers prosecuted
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    Cases in which defects were found.
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of casas in which prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
  • Page 30
    Outwork—(Sections 110 and 111)
    Nature of WorkSection 110Section 111
    No. of out-workers in August list required by Sect. 110(1) (c)No. of cases of default in sending list to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
  • Page 33
    The table given below is a brief schedule of the work carried out during the period under review:—
  • Page 37
    Baiting of Sewers.—The Borough Engineer has kindly supplied me with the undermentioned information of the treatments carried out in the Council's sewers in connection with the scheme:—
    DetailsDate of Treatment
    2nd to 16th Dec., 194831st May to 12th June, 1948
  • Page 38
    Attendances.—For year ended 31st December, 1948 :—
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    Particulars of Public Sanitary Conveniences in the Borough,
    ConvenienceMENWOMEN
    W.C.'sLavatory basinsUrinal stallsHoursW.C.'sLavatory basinsHours
  • Page 41
    Summary of Work Performed by the Sanitary Inspectors during the Year 1948
  • Page 46
    TABLE "A"
    Accommodation DemandAccommodation on the Council's Estates
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    TABLE "B" This indicated the number of cases within various "points" ranges under the headings of minimum accommodation requirements.
    Basic PointsEP/A0EP/A1A0A1A2A3B3B4Total
  • Page 52
    Food Rejected.—The amount of food rejected is shown in the following summary:—
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    The following foods were rejected at Wharves:—
  • Page 54
    Caseous Lymphadenitis.—During the year, the sum total of all carcases examined for this condition and the results of such examinations are given in the following table:—
    Mutton Carcases LandedExaminedRejectedWeight
  • Page 56
    It was found necessary to serve notices, to cleanes and lime-was or otherwise improve premises, on 16 occasions-improvements being effected mainly on verbal instructions.
    Food PremisesNo of VisitsNo. of Improvements effected.
  • Page 58
    The following table indicates the type of improvements secured in local catering establishments.
  • Page 59
    In all instances the infection was mild and recovery rapid and complete. Administrative Action Taken in Regard to Samples Reported to be NOT GENUINE.
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    Sample No.ArticleNature of adulteration or irregularityAction taken
  • Page 67
    The following return summarises the work carried out during the year:—
    Attendances
    VerminScabies
  • Page 68
    Rooms and Articles Disinfected, Year ended December, 1948.
    Diseases, etc.Premises EnteredRoomsBedsPaillassesMattressesBolstersPillowsBlanketsSheetsCushionsQuiltsOdd ArticlesTotal No. Articles Disinfected
  • Page 69
    Notifications and deaths since 1938 are shown on the following tables:—
    Year.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Deaths.
  • Page 69
    Of the 129 cases notified primarily, 117 came under the care of the Dispensary, and were made up as follows:—
    Pulmonary TuberculosisNon-Pulmonary
    AdultsChildrenAdultsChildren
  • Page 70
    Deaths.—Among patients attending the Dispensary there were 54 deaths.
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
  • Page 70
    There were also 7 deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis and 1 from Non-pulmonary Tuberculosis among non-clinic patients, making the total deaths in the Borough 62.
    MalesAge groupFemales
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    INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1948 Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under 1 Year of Age.
    Cause of Death.Under 1 week.1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1—3 Months.3—6 Months.6—9 Months.9—12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
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    GASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE notified during the Year ended 31st December, 1948.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases Notified in Whole DistrictTotal Cases Notified in each LocalityNo. of Cases removed to Hospital from each LocalityTotal
    At Ages - years
    At all AgesUnder 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and upwardsGreenwich EastGreenwich WestSt. NicholasCharlton and KidbrookeGreenwich EastGreenwich WestSt. NicholasCharlton and Kidbrooke
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    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATH, during the year ended 31st December, 1948.
    No. in Short ListCauses of Death.Deaths at Subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occuring within or without the DistrictDeaths at all Ages of "Residents "belonging to Localities, what her occurring in or beyond the DistrictDeaths of "Residents" in Public InstitutionsTotal Deaths whether of "Residents" or "Non-Residents" in Public Institutions in the District
    All AgesUnder 11 and under 22 and under 55 and under 1515 and under 2525 and under 4545 and under 6565 and upwardsGreenwich EastGreenwich WestSt. Nicholas, DeptfordCharlton and KidbrookeSt. Alfege's HospitalSeamen's HospitalMiller HospitalHerbert Military i HospitalBrook Hospital L.C.C.Other InstitutionsOutside Institutions