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Islington 1929

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

Published
1930
Pages
104
Tables
122

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    SUMMARY of Vital Statistics in the Registration Year 1929.
  • Page 2
    Showing the Areas, Densities and Estimated Populations of the Sub-registration Districts at the Middle of year 1929, also the Populations at the Census 1921.
    Sub-Districts.Area. Acres.Estimated Persons to an Acre. 1929.Estimated Population Mid-year 1929.Enumerated Population at Census 1921.
  • Page 2
    Showing the Areas Densities and Estimated Populations of the Wards at the Middle of the year 1929, also the Populations at the Census 1921.
    WARDS.Area in Acres.Estimated Persons to an Acre or Density of Population.Estimated Population Mid-year, 1929.Enumerated Population Census, 1921
  • Page 2
    Showing the Estimated Number of Persons living in Islington at the Mid-year 1929, at Nine Age Periods, and distinguishing Males and Females.
    Ages.Males.Females.Persons.
  • Page 3
    The following statement shows the figures for the previous ten years 1929-28.
    Years.Marriages.Marriage Rate.Years.Marriages.Marriage Rate.
  • Page 3
    Showing the Births ( distinguishing Males and Females) and Birth-rates of Islington in 1929, and in the four quarters of the year and of the County of London and the Great Towns during the same period: also in the year 1928; together with the mean Borough Birth-rates for the 10 years 1919-1928.
    Quarter.Males.Females.Total.Birth Rates.
    Islington, 1929.Islington, 1919-20.London, 1929.107 Great Towns, 1929.
  • Page 3
    Showing the Births of Males and Females and the Birth-rates in each quarter and for the year, 1929, and in the several Sub-Registration Districts.
    Tufnell.Upper Holloway.Tollington.Lower Holloway.
    Males.Females1 Total.Birth rates.Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.
  • Page 4
    Showing the Births of Males and Few ales and the Birth-rates in each quarter and for the year 1929, and in the several Sub-Registration Districts.— contd.
    Highbury.Barnsbury.Islington South-East.The Borough.
    Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.Males.FemalesTotal.Birth rates.
  • Page 4
    Notification of Births Act, 1907. 4.206 live births were notified (exclusive of 96 stillborn), or 76 per cent, of the total number that was registered during the year.
    Notified by :Doctors.Midwives.Parents and other Persons.Total.
    Alive.Still bom.Alive.Still born.Alive.Still born.Alive.Still born.
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    REGISTERED STILL-BIRTHS.
    Period.Certified by doctorCertified by MidwifeBy other PersonTotal RegisteredPer 1,000 of Total Births (including Still-born
  • Page 5
    The Deaths and Death-rates from All Causes in the Sub-Registration Districts were as follows:—
    Sub-Districts.Quarters.The Year.
    1234
    Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.
  • Page 5
    Showing the Deaths and Death Rates of Islington in 1929, and in the four quarters of the year, and of the County of London and the Great Towns during the same period, the mean Borough Death Rates for the 10 years 1919-1 £'28, and the deaths and death-rates in the year 1928.
    Quarter.Males.FemalesTotal.Death Rates.
    Islington, 1929.Islington, 1919-28.London, 1929.107 Great Towns. 1929.
  • Page 6
    Causes ot Death (Classified). — The following table shows the deaths arranged in classes of Disease from All Causes during the ten years 1919-28 and in 1929.
    Classified Causes of Death.Years.Mean
    191919201921192219231924192519261927192810 Yrs.1929Difference.
  • Page 6
    The following statement gives the ages at which persons died in the Borough, and contrasts them with the returns for the preceding ten years:—
    Ages.Number of Deaths, 1929.Mean Deaths (10 years, 1919-28.)Increase or Decrease on mean.
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    In the sub-registration districts the infant mortality was as follows:—
    Sub-District.Infant Deaths.Mortality per 1,000 Births.
  • Page 7
    Infantile Mortality during each of the Ten Years 1919-28 and 1929. Deaths at various ages under One Year of Age.
    Years.Under one week.Weeks.Total under four weeks.Months.Total Deaths under one year.Deaths per 1,000 Births.
    4 weeks and under 3 mths.3-66-99-12
    1-22-33-4
  • Page 8
    Showing the Deaths among Infants per 1,000 Births during the Year 1929. and also the mortality rates for the Years 1919-1928.
    Sub-Districts.1919192019211922192319241925192619271928Mean 10 years1929Increase or decrease on mean
  • Page 8
    Showing the Mortality per 1,000 Births among Infants under one year of age in the ten yearsl919-28 : and in 1929 from certain specified causes.
    Causes of death.1929. Rate per 1,000 Births.Mean rate 10 years 1919-28 per 1,000 Births.Difference.
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    INFANTILE MORTALITY during the Calendar Year 1929. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various Ages under One Year of Age.
    Cause of Death.Under 1 weekWeeks.Total under 44 weeksMonths.Total Deaths under
    1-22-33-4weeks3 months3-66-99-121 year
  • Page 10
    The cases occurred in the sub-registration districts as follows:—
    Tufnell.Upper Holloway.Tollington.Lower Holloway.High-bury.Barnsbury.South East.The Borough
  • Page 10
    There were two fatal cases during the year.
    Ophthalmia Neonatorum Cases.Vision unimpaired.Vision impaired.Total Blindness.Deaths.
    Notified,Treated.
    At home.In hospital.
  • Page 11
    MATERNAL DEATHS, 1929.
    1923. Month.Cause of Death.Ages at Death.Totals.
    15 2525 3535 4545 upwd.Total.From Puerperal Sepsis.From other Diseases of Childbirth.
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    Cases of Puerperal Fever notified and inquired into during the year 1929.
    Tufnell.Upper Holloway.Tollington.Lower Holloway.Highbury.Barnsbury.South-East.The Borough
  • Page 12
    Cases of P uerperal P yrexia notified and inquired into during the year 1929.
    Tufnell.Upper Hollo way.Tollington.Lower Holloway,Highbury.Barnsbury.South-East.The Borough
  • Page 14
    REVISED SCALE OF INCOME. S upply of M ilk to N ecessitous C ases.
    Net family income after deduction of rent.Number in family—excluding children earning:—
    123456789101112
  • Page 15
    SUMMARY OF WORK OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH VISITORS FOR YEAR ENDING 1929.
    District12345678Totals.
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    SUMMARY OF VISITS BY MUNICIPAL HEALTH VISITORS— Continued.
    District12345678Totals.
  • Page 21
    The various Departments of the Four Voluntary Centres, with the attendances for 1929 may be summarised thus :—
    North.South.East.West.Total.
  • Page 21
    WELFARE CENTRES' DISTRICTS. POPULATION.
    NORTH. Wards 1, 2, 3.SOUTH. Wards 9, 10, 11 and Part of 6.EAST. Ward 5 and Parts of 4 and 6.WEST. Ward 7, 8 and Part of 4.Total.
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    BIRTHS.
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    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE. Contributions by the Borough Council. Year ending 31st March, 1930.
    Voluntary Welfare Centres.Day Nurseries.
  • Page 23
    Showing the Deaths from each of tlu principal Epidemic Diseases in the several Wards and Sub-Registration Districts during the Year 1929.
    Sub-Registration Districts.WardsEnteric Fever.Small Pox.MeaslesScarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Diarrhoea.Totals.
    DeathsDeathsDeathsDeathsDeathsDeathsDeathsDeaths
  • Page 24
    Showing the Deaths and Death-Rates from the Principal Epidemic Diseases during the ten years 191 -28 and for the Year 1929.
    191919201921192219231924
    Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.
  • Page 24
    Showing the Deaths from Diarrhæal Diseases together with those classed, under Enteritis and its Sub-headings, arranged in quarterly periods, and in three groups of ages.
    Ages.1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year.
    Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhæa.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.
  • Page 25
    Showing the Deaths from Influenza in the Quarters of the Year 1929, together with the averages of the corresponding periods, 1919-28.
    Years.Quarters.Totals.
    First.Second.Third.Fourth.
  • Page 25
    The following statement gives the ages at death of the persons who suffered from Influenza during the preceding ten years as compared with the return for the yea-- 1929 :—
    Ages.1919192019211922192319241925192619271928Mean 10 yrs1929Difference.
  • Page 26
    shows the ages at death of the persons attacked during the past ten years, and the return for the year 1929 :—
    Ages.1919192019211922192319241925192619271928Mean 10 yrs1929Difference.
  • Page 26
    Showing the Deaths from Cancer or Malignant Disease in the several Sub-Districts during the Quarters and the year 1929.
    Quarters.Tufnell.Upper Holloway.Tollington.Lower Holloway.Highbury.Barnsbury.Islington, South East.The Borough
  • Page 26
    There was a decrease of 30 on the ten years' average number of deaths, and of 0.05 on the mean death-rate.
    Tuberculosis (Respiratory System).Proportion of Deaths from Tuberculosis per 100 Deaths from All Causes.Death rates from All Causes per 1,000 inhabitants.
    Years.Deaths.Death rates per 1,000 inhabitants.
  • Page 27
    The following return gives the deaths at each age period :—
    Age Periods.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 27
    Showing the Deaths from Tuberculosis of Respiratory System in the Sub-Districts during the Four Quarters of the Year 1929.
    Quarters.Tufnell.Upper Holloway.Tollington.Lower Holloway.Highbury.Barnsbury.Islington, South East.The Borough
  • Page 27
    Showing the Deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis during 1929.
    Form.Ages.Sex.Districts.Total Deaths
    0-11-5over 5M.F.Tuf.U.H.Toll.L.H.H.B.S.E.
  • Page 29
    The 58 deaths due to accidents in vehicular traffic may be summarised as follows :—
    Motor Car or Lorry.Bus or Tram.Taxi-cab.Other Vehicles.Total.
  • Page 29
    In 246 cases inquests were held, as contrasted with an average of 289 in the ten years 1919-28.
    Bodies received into MortuaryInquests.
  • Page 29
    The following Table gives a return of the bodies received into the Mortuary and the inquests held by the Coroner during the years 1919-28 :—
    1929No. of bodies received.Daily Average.No. of Inquests held.1928No. of bodies received.Daily Average.No. of Inquests held.
  • Page 30
    The returns for the preceding ten years are given in the following statements :—
    Year.Cases.Attack-rates per 1,000 civil population.
  • Page 30
    Registration Sub-Districts.— The total number of cases notified in these districts was as follows
    Total cases notified.
  • Page 33
    During the year it was found that of the 2,439 cases notified, 57 deaths occurred, or 2.3 per cent., which contrasts with an average percentage of 3.5 in the preceding ten years 1919-28.
    Years.Cases.Deaths.Fatality.
  • Page 34
    The following tabular statement shows the number of cases treated in the various public institutions :—
    Year.Cases treated in Hospital.Percentage of cases treated.
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    DISEASES TREATED IN HOSPITAL.
    Disease.Total cases.Cases isolated.Percentage of known cases.
  • Page 34
    Summary of Infectious Sickness and of Deaths arising therefrom, distinguishing the Cases treated at Home and in Hospitals ; and showing the percentage of notified Cases removed to Hospitals, together with the Fatality among cases treated at Home and in Hospitals during the year 1929.
    Notified Cases Treated.Percentage of Notified Cases Treated.Deaths Occurring.Percentage of Deaths Occurring.
    In HospitalAt HomeTotalIn HospitalAt HomeIn HospitalAt HomeTotalIn HospitalAt HomeTotal
  • Page 35
    Showing the number of Cases and Attack Rates of the several Notifiable Infectious Diseases which occurred during each of the Ten Years 1919-28 and in 1929.
    DISEASES.YEARS.Average number of cases, 1919-281929Increase or Decrease
    1919192019211922192319241925192619271928
  • Page 35
    Showing the Cases of the Notifiable Infectious Diseases notified, in the Sub-Registration Districts and the Wards during the Year 1929.
    Sub-Registration Districts.Wards.Small Pox.Scarlet Fever or Scarlatina.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Enteric (Typhoid' Fever.Typhus FeverErysipelas.Puerperal Fever.Continued Fever.Relapsing Fever.Cholera.Total.
  • Page 36
    Acute Poliomyelitis. Three cases were notified from this disease druing the year, as contrasted with none in 1928, and 6 in 1927.
    19291928
    Cases.Deaths.Cases.Deaths.
  • Page 36
    A return of attacks of the disease during the past ten years is given in the following statement:—
    1919192019211922192319241925192619271928Average 10 yrs. 1919-281929Total Deaths, 1919-28.
  • Page 36
    These Regulations came into force on the 7th January, 1919, and during the past 5 years the following cases were notified by medical practitioners to the Medical Officer of Health :—
    19251926192719281929
  • Page 37
    The following summary shows the number of cases, and also the fatality of recent years :— Acute Encephalitis Lethargica.
    Years.1919192019211922192319241925192619271928Average (10 years).1929
  • Page 38
    Showing the Notified Cases of Tuberculosis in the Wards during 1929.
    Registration Sub-Districts.Wards.Respiratory Tuberculosis.Other Forms of Tuberculosis.Grand TotalsTuberculosis Rate per 1,000 of Population.
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 39
    THE PERIOD OF LIFE AT WHICH TUBERCULOSIS ATTACKED THE PERSONS NOTIFIED DURING 1929.
    Tubercular Diseases.Sex.Cases Notified in Whole District.
    At all ages.At Ages—-Years.
    Under 1X to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and up.
  • Page 39
    From the above statement it will be seen how the disease attacked people at the various ages, viz. :
  • Page 42
    The following is a statistical statement showing the number of cases of Notified Tuberculosis on the register at the commencement of the year, the numbers, removing during that period, and the actual number remaining at the close of the year, 1929 (i .e., ending 28th December, 1929) :—
    Lungs.Other Forms.Total.
    M.F.M.F.
  • Page 43
    Showing the Notified Cases of Tuberculosis in the Quarters during 1929.
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year.
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 43
    Disinfection of Houses and Rooms after Tuberculosis, —The following statement gives the particulars for the year :—
    Houses.Rooms.
  • Page 43
    PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1912. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 30 th December, 1928, to the 28 th December, 1929, in the Metropolitan Borough of Islington.
    Age-periodsNotifications on Form A.Total Notifications on Form A.
    Number of Primary Notifications.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and up.Total Primary Notifications.
  • Page 43
    Continued from previous page...
    Age-periodsNotifications on Form B.Number of Notifications on Form C.
    Number of Primary Notifications.Total Notifications on Form B.Poor Law Institutions.Sanatoria
    Under 55 to 1010 to 15Total Primary Notifications
  • Page 44
    Showing New Cases of Tuberculosis and all Deaths during 1929.
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths,
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 45
    TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARIES. RETURN SHOWING THE WORK OF THE SOUTH ISLINGTON TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY DURING THE YEAR 1929.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.
    (6) Adults.(6)Childr'n.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M. F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 46
    RETURN SHOWING THE WORK OF THE NORTH ISLINGTON TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY DURING THE YEAR 1929.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.
    (6)Adults.(6)Childr'n.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 47
    TUBERCULOSIS.
    19251926192719281929
    North DispySouth DispyNorth DispySouth DispyNorth DispySouth DispyNorth DispySouth DispyNorth DispySouth Dispy
  • Page 47
    A summary of the combined dispensaries is given for the following years:—
    Cases.Attendances.
  • Page 47
    Table showing the number of Tuberculous Persons attending the Borough Tuberculosis Dispensaries and the New Cases during 1929.
    Date.DispensaryJan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.JuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Year.Total.
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    HOME VISITATION— TUBERCULOSIS. Visits paid by Municipal Tuberculosis Visiting Nurse during the period 1st January, 1929, to 31st December, 1929.
    Month.North Dispensary.South Dispensary.Total.
  • Page 48
    The number of notifications of the several diseases are given below:—
    Disease.No. of Notifications.Average of preceding 10 years.Increase or Decrease.
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    The non-notifiable diseases among children attending the Public Elementary Schools were:—
    Disease.Notifications by Teachers.Average of preceding 10 years.Increase or Decrease.
  • Page 49
    DIPHTHERIA— PATHOGENICITY TESTS. 1929.
    No. Submitted for Examination.Negative Result. (Bacilli)Positive Result. (Bacilli)Non-Virulent.Virulent.
  • Page 49
    Showing the result of the Bacteriological Examinations made for the Diagnosis of Diptheria, Enteric Fever and Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 1919-28, and in 1829.
    Periods.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Positive Results.Negative Results.Total ExaminedPositive Results.Negative Results.Total ExaminedPositive Results.Negative Results.Total ExaminedTotals.
  • Page 50
    Certificates of Exemption.— The following tabular statement shows the decrease in number of these certificates in recent years:—
  • Page 50
    Return furnished by the Vaccination Officers respecting the Vaccination of Children in the Sub-Registration Districts during the previous year 1828.
    Registration Sub-Districts.Number of Births registered in 1928.Successfully Vaccinated.Insusceptible of Vaccination.Had Small Pox.Number of Statutory Declarations of Conscientious Objection.Died Unvaccinated.Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removed to other Districts.Removed to places Unknown.Number of Children remaining Unvaccinated. or not accounted for (Defaulters).Total Number of Certificates of Primary Vaccination of children under 14 years received during year 1929.Number of Statutory Declarations of Conscientious Obiection received during year 1929.
    123456789101112
  • Page 51
    Rooms Disinfected.
    19291928
  • Page 51
    Summary of the chief articles of Clothing, Bedding, etc., disinfected during the year 1929, and also in the preceding year 1928.
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year 19291928
  • Page 51
    The nature of the articles disinfected for the clothing contractors is shown below:—
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Year.
  • Page 52
    Disinfectants Distributed and Used.— The following statement gives the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in disinfecting and cleansing rooms:—
    How disposed of.Carbolic Powder.Disinfecting Fluid.Formaldehyde Solution
    Ordinary.Special.
    Cwts.Gallons.Gallons.Gallons.
  • Page 52
    Inspections and Visits.— The inspections and visits made by the three Inspectors were as under:—
  • Page 53
    The various workshops and workplaces are tabulated as below:—
    Workshops and Workplaces.1929.
    Total Workshops on Register.Total Workrooms on Register.Number added during Year.Number removed during Year.
  • Page 53
    Workshops Notified to Home Office during Year 1929.
    Trade.Number of Workshops.Women.Male Young Persons.Totals.
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    INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances.
    Premises. (1)Number of
    Inspections. (2)Written Notices (3)Prosecutions. (4)
  • Page 54
    DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 54
    OUTWORKERS' PREMISES.
    Instances.Notices Served.Remedied.Prosecutions.
  • Page 55
    OTHER MATTERS.
    Number.
  • Page 55
    OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES, SECTION 108.
    Nature of Work.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 56
    The applications received for the previous ten years were as follows:—
  • Page 57
    Synopsis of Inspectors' Work.— The following statement gives a brief synopsis of the district inspectors' work in 1929:—
  • Page 58
    Summary of Sanitary Work from Inspectors' Reports for the year 1929.
    Districts.Totals
    1234567891011121314
  • Page 59
    Continued from previous page...
    Districts.Totals
    1234567891011121314
  • Page 59
    Synopsis of Inspector's Work:-
    Improvements.
  • Page 60
    Continued from previous page
  • Page 61
    Summary of Work under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act during the years 1922-29:—
    19221923*192419251926192719281929
  • Page 64
    The number of houses or flats provided by the Islington Borough Council, the London County Council and by private enterprise in the Borough, was as follows:—
    1919 to 1928.1929.Total since 1919.
  • Page 64
    The number of overcrowding cases recorded as dealt with during the years 1920 to 1929, was:—
  • Page 67
    RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST (RESTRICTIONS) ACTS, 1920, 1923 and 1925. Number of applications for certificates and "reports" under above Acts.
    Year.House or part of the house not kept in a reasonable state of repair.House or part of the house kept in a reasonable state of repair."Report" re completion of work mentioned in schedule issued with certificate.Certificates not issuedTotal
  • Page 67
    Showing the State of Pauperism in the Borough during the year 1929.
    Quarers.Average number Relieved during each week.Borough Death rates, 1929.
    Indoor Paupers, Adults and Children.Outdoor Paupers.Totals, 1929Totals corresponding periods 1928.Children Boarded out.
    Adults.Children under 16.
    2346678
  • Page 68
    The food destroyed or otherwise disposed of (chiefly for pigs' food) so as to prevent its use for human food was as follows:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 69
    The following is a tabulated statement of the premises examined, and the results. In each case the unsatisfactory conditions were remedied without having to resort to prosecution.
    Number Inspected.Number found Unsatisfactory.
  • Page 71
    Tabulation of meat and organs diseased as found in slaughter-houses during the year 1929:—
    No. of Cases.Description of Animal Affected.Nature of Disease.Extent of Disease.How disposed of.
  • Page 71
    LICENCES GRANTED UNDER MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER, 1923.
    Designation.No. of applicationsNumber granted.Amount of Fees received.
    1929.1929.£s.d.
  • Page 75
    Giving the particulars of the Milks taken during each quarter of 1929 on Sundays, Week-days, and at the Railway Stations.
    1929.No. of Samples Taken,Genuine.Adulterated.Per cent. Adulterated.
    Quarters.Sundays.Weekdays.Railway Stations.All Milks.Sundays.Weekdays.Railway Stations.All Milks.Sundays.Weekdays.Railway Stations.All Milks.Sundays.Weekdays.Railway Stations.All Milks.
  • Page 75
    MILK ADULTERATION.
    Samples Analysed.Genuine.AdulteratedPer cent Adulterated.
  • Page 75
    Showing the analysis of 7,132 milks examined in Islington during the 10 years 1919-28 and 1929, and distinguishing those purchased on Sundays, on Week-days, and procured at the Railway Stations whilst in transit from the Farmer to tha London Milk Purveyor:—
    Years.Sunday Milks.Week-day Milks.Railway Milks (Farmers).
    No. of SamplesPer cent of non-fatty solids.Per cent. of fat.No. of SamplesPer cent. of non-fatty solids.Per cent. of fat.No. of SamplesPer cent. of non-fatty solids.Per cent. of fat.
  • Page 76
    Showing the Samples of Foods and Drugs submitted to the Public Analyst during the Year 1929.
    Article.Number of Samples examinedSamples adulterated.
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 77
    Summary of Prosecutions during year 1929. ( vide p.p. 85 to 89.)
    Total ProsecutionsSuccessful.Dismissed.WithdrawnAmount of Penalties.Costs Received.
    £.s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 80
    Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals are excluded. Deaths of Residents in Public Institutions are distributed.
    Institution; within Borough.DISEASES.AGES.Under 5Over 5DISTRICTS.Males.Females.Totals.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-Tuf.U.H.Toll.I,.H.wB.S.E.
  • Page 81
    Continued.
    Deaths in Institution; within Borough.DISEASES.AGES.Under 5Over 5DISTRICTS.MalesFemales.Totals
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-3545-55-65-75-85-Tuf.U.H.Toll.I..H.H.B.S.E.
  • Page 82
    Continued.
    Deaths in nstitutionsl within Borough.DISEASES.AGES.Under 5 1Over 5DISTRICTS.Males.Females.Totals.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-5r>-65-75-85-Tuf.U.H.Toll.I.HH.B.S.E.
  • Page 83
    (Ministry of Health Return.) Metropolitan Borough of Islington. CAUSES OF DEATH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS OF LIFE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 1929.
    Causes of Death.SexAll ages0—1—2-5—15—25—45—65—75—
  • Page 84
    Notifiable Infectious Diseases during the Year 1929.
    Disease.Ages.TotalsTotal Cases removed to Hospital
    Under 1.1-22-33—44—55—1010—15 15- 2020—3535-4545-6565 and upwds
  • Page 85
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 1929
    Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
  • Page 86
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 1929
    Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
  • Page 87
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 1929
    Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 1929
    Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Offence.Result.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 1929
    Date.Name and Address of Defendant.Ofience.Result.
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    (London County Council Return.) Metropolitan Borough of Islington. SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS DURING 1929.
    Premises.No. on Register at end of 1929No.-Added in 1929No. Removed in 1929Number of Inspections 1929Number of Notices 1929Number of Prosecutions 1929
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