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Hammersmith 1969

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

Published
1970
Pages
158
Tables
91

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    VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT 1965 - 1969
    YearPopulation estimated to middle of each yearLive BirthsTotal Deaths Registered in the DistrictTransferable DeathsNet Deaths belonging to the District
    NumberRate per 1,000 Pop.NumberRate per 1,000 PopOf non-residents registered in the DistrictOf residents not registered in the DistrictUnder 1 year of ageAt all ages
    NumberRate per 1,000 Live birthNumberRate per 1,000 Pop.
    123456789101112
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    NATURAL INCREASE OR DECREASE OF THE POPULATION DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
    YearPopulationExcess of Births over deaths
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    DEATHS FROM CANCER DURING THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS
    YearPopulationDeathsRate per 1,000 pop.
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    INFANT MORTALITY - 1969 and previous fourteen years
    YearLive BirthsDeaths of InfantsDeaths of Infants per 1,000 live births
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    (e) Maternal Mortality There was 1 maternal death during the year due to abortion. MATERNAL MORTALITY - 1969 and previous years
    YearNumber of Deaths Pregnancy, Child Birth, AbortionNumber of live birthsMaternal death rate
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    INFANT MORTALITY RATES - ENGLAND AND WALES AND VARIOUS OTHER COUNTRIES Deaths under 1 year per 1,000 live births
    19551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968
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    The following table gives the causes of death at different periods of life during 1969 in the London Borough of Hammersmith:-
    Cause of deathSexAll AgesUnder 4 Weeks4 Weeks & under 1 year1-4
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    5-1415 - 2425 - 3435 - 4445 - 5455 - 6465 - 7475+
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    Cause of deathSexAll AgesUnder 4 Weeks4 Weeks & under 1 year1-4
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    5-1415 - 2425 - 3435 - 4445 - 5455 - 6465 - 7475 & over
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    Cause of deathSexAll AgesUnder 4 Weeks4 Weeks & under 1 year1-4
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    5-1425 - 2425 - 3435 - 4445 - 5455 - 6465 - 7475 & over
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    NOTIFICATIONS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE 1st, January, 1969 - 31st December, 1969.
    DISEASENOTIFICATIONSTotal cases notifiedCases removed to hospitalDeaths
    0-1 year1 year2-4 years5-14 years15-24 years25-44 years45-64 years65+ years
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    These were graded as under:-
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    Houses in Multiple Occupation:
    Premises: Inspected19621963196419651966196719681969
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    Rent Act 1957 Aplication under the above act during the past 5 years have beenrecieved as follows:-
    19651966196719681969
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    Sanitary Inspections 1969
    Cause of InspectionNo. of InspectionsNo. of re-visitsNo. of notices servedNo. of notices complied with
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    ANALYSIS OF REPORTED ACCIDENTS
    Primary CauseClass of Workplace
    OfficesShopsWholesale/ warehousesCatering establish-mentsTotalInvesti-gated
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    A list showing the number and type of premises in the Borough where food is sold, stored, and prepared, is given below:-
    No. of premises fitted to comply with Reg. 16No. of premises fitted to comply with Reg. 19
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    Food & Drugs Act 1955
    TonsCwts.Lbs.
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    Frozen FoodsTonsCwts.Lbs.
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    Food Complaints During the year 98 complaints were received from members of the general public in -connection with food purchased in the Borough. The following summary shows the action taken after full investigation in each case:-
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    Premises Registered under Section 16, Food and Drugs Act (cont'd)
    b/f 241
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    33 samples of designated milk were taken under the Regulations from milk processing plants, and from distributors and automatic vending machines. These samples were submitted for the Phosphatase, Methylene Blue, and Turbidity tests the results of which are set out below:-
    Class of No. Milk TestedPhosphatase TestsMethylene Blue TestsTurbidity Tests
    PassedFailedPassedFailedPassedFailed
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    The number adulterated or about which some comment was made was 132 or 12.6 per cent. The incidence of criticisms may be classified as follows:-
    Number. of samples examinedNumber of samples adulterated
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    In all, 805 individuals received 1151 treatments for a variety of causes, the main items being:-
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    TABLE
    PremisesRoomsPremisesRooms
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    INCONTINENT LAUNDRY
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    DEPARTMENTAL LAUNDRY
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    STATISTICAL SUMMARY
    196719681969
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    STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS from 1st January, 1969,until 30th. September, 1969
    New ApplicantsTotal
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    Staff Medical Examinations - 1st. January/30th. September, 1969 Retired on grounds of permanent ill-health
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    Failed medical examination for employment with Council
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    Chest X-ray Examinations at Hammersmith Hospital 405
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    Letters written to hospital specialists and general practitioners 127
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    STAFF MEDICAL. QUESTIONNAIRES & EXAMINATIONS - 1st. October until 31st December, 1969
    New Applicants
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    \ \ Staff Medical Examinations - 1st.October/31st. December, 1969 Retired on grounds of permanent ill-health
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    Failed medical examination for employment with Council
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    MATERNITY AND CHILD HEALTH DENTAL STATISTICS
    Children aged 0-4 yearsExpectant & Nursing Mothers
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    Children aged 0-4 yearsExpectant & Nursing Mothers
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    TABLE 1
    Completed Primary CoursesYear of Birth
    1969j 1968196719661962-1965Others under 16 yearsTotal
    1. Triple Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus)10481160113332522381
    2. Diphtheria/Pertussis—3-1--4
    3. Diphtheria/Tetanus54661517326164642
    4. Diphtheria—16261_25
    5. Pertussis51 2611--33
    6. Tetanus--1-22124
    7. Poliomyelitis10731559162614063313592
    8. Measles3517530241227721640
    9. Diphtheria (lines 1,2,3,4)1102| 1245130573521663052
    10,Pertussis (Lines 1,2,5)10531189114352522418
    11.Tetanus (Lines 1,3,6)11021226129503531873047
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    TABLE 2
    Reinforcing DosesYear of Birth
    19691968196719661962-1965Others under Age 16Total
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    TABLE 3 Smallpox
    Age at date of VaccinationNumber VaccinationNumber Re-vaccinated
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    The following table summarises the arrangements made during the (figures for 1968 in brackets).
    Type of CaseAdmitted to the Homes during 1969
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    Loan of Home Nursing Equipment - 1969 Figures for 1968 are in brackets:
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    TABLE 1. No. of NEW PATIENTS attending -
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    TABLE 2 NEW NOTIFICATIONS IN AGE GROUPS
    AGEMALESFEMALES
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    TABLE 3 DEATHS IN AGE GROUPS
    AGEMALESFEMALES
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    A SUMMRY OF Notifications of new cases of tuberculosis during the period 1st.January - 31st.December, 1969 Formal notifications - Number of primary notifications of new cases of tuberculosis
    Age0- 12-45-910-1415-1920-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465-7475+
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    Cases of tuberculosis notified and deaths from tuberculosis - past ten years
    YEARNumber of cases notifiedNumber of deathsNumber of cases on Register of Notifications
    PulmonaryNon -PulmonaryTotal
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    Statistical Summary 1969
    PERSONS TREATED19691968
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    Mental Health Statistics
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    Number Initially Admitted to Hospital
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    Final Arrangements Made
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    School Medical Inspections (excluding Dental and Health Surveys) 1969:
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    Non- -Routine Inspections
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    Number of routine inspections as percentage of school roll 34,7 (37.2)
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    The following table shows an analysis of non-routine medical inspections:
    Non-Routine Medical Inspections - 1969
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    Specials - at request of -
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    VISION
    6/66/96/12 or worseNoted for Treatment
    BoysGirlsBoysGirlsBoysGirlsBoysGirls
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    Findings at Health Surveys - 1969
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    4. Action taken with verminous cases -
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    5. Communicable Disease Surveys
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    Prophylaxis
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    The following summarises the work carried out at the Clinics during the ar:-
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    Other eye defects 2 (3)
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    Weekly orthoptic sessions are also held at the Fulham and St.Dunstan's Treatment Centres and the following work was carried out during the year:-
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    Minor Ailments Centres
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    The following is a statistical summary of the work carried out during 1969: the figures in brackets relate to the work carried out in 1968.
    West London CollegeHammersmith College
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    West London CollegeHammersmith College
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    SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICES
    Sessions19691968
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    PERSONS IN RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION ON 31st DECEMBER, 1969
    Number of admissions (other than for short stay) of persons aged:-Number of short stay admissions
    Under 3030-4950-6465-7475-8485 and overTotal
    (1)(2)(3)(A)(5)(6)(7)(8)
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    TABLE 2 - ANALYSIS OF PERSONS IN RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION BY AGE, SEX, & TYPE OF HOME
    AgePersons (exclusive of staff) residing in
    SexHomes in the possession of the Council whose normal bed complement for residential accommodation isJoint user premises shared with hospitalsAccommodation provided on behalf of the Council in voluntary or private homesTotal
    Under 3131-5051-7071-151Over 150In possession of a local authorityIn possession of hospitals
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
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    TABLE 3A - ANALYSIS OF PERSONS UNDER 65 IN RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION IN 1969 BY MAJOR DISABILITY, SIZE & TYPE OF HOME
    Major DisabilityPersons (exclusive of staff) residing in
    Homes in the possession of the Council whose normal bed complement for residential accommodation isJoint user premises shared with hospitalsAccommodation provided on behalf of the Council by voluntary organisationsTotal
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)
    (8)(9)
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    TABLE 3B - ANALYSIS OF PERSONS 65 & OVER IN RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION IN 1969 BY MAJOR DISABILITY, SIZE & TYPE OF HOME
    Major DisabilityPersons (exclusive of staff) residing in
    Homes in the possession of the Council whose normal bed complement for residential accommodation isJoint user premises shared with hospitalsAccommodation provided on behalf of the Council by voluntary organisationsTotal
    Under 3131-5051-7071-150over 150
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)
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    RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION DIRECTLY PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 21 (1(a OF THE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT 1948 WHICH WAS OPENED, CLOSED OR EXTENDED DURING 12 MONTHS ENDED 31st. DECEMBER, 1969 TABLE 4 - HOMES OPENED DURING 1969
    Name and Address of HomeDate of admission of first residentNumber of places in Home
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    REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE AND VOLUNTARY HOMES During the Year 1969
    Number of HomesTOTAL
    Voluntary HomesPrivate Homes
    Under 31 beds31-50 bedsover 50 bedsunder 31 beds31-50 bedsover 50 beds
    (1)(2)(3)(A)(5)(6)(7)
    1.New registrations during 1969Nil
    2.Registrations cancelled during 1969Nil
    3.Registrations at 31.12.19691
    4.Total number of registered places in homes at 31.12.1969104
    5.Number of persons resident within the terms of the registration in above homes at 31. 12. 1969a. Under age 65VoluntaryPrivate HomesTotal
    77
    b. Aged 65 and over.8989
    C. Total9696
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    MEALS SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT 1948 TABLE 6 - NUMBER OF MEALS PROVIDED IN 1969
    OrganisationNumber of main meals served at recipients' homesNumber of mains meals served elsewhere (i.e. at clubs, centres including centres at residential homes) etc.Total
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    NUMBER OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS ON 31st.DECEMBER 1969 TABLE 7 - TOTAL NUMBERS ON HANDICAPPED PERSONS' REGISTERS
    AgeSexNumber of persons on register at 31st. December, 1969Number of persons whose names were added to the register during the year ended 31st. December, 1969
    Deaf with speechDeaf without speechHard of hearingGeneral classesTotalDeaf with speechDeaf without speachHard of hearingGeneral classesTotal
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)
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    TABLE 8 -ANALYSIS OF PERSONS ON GENERAL CLASSES REGISTER BY AGE 4 HANDICAPS
    Major handicapsAge Under 16Age 16-29Age 30-49Age 50-64Age 55 or overTotal
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
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    FIGURES RELATING TO 1969
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