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Islington 1938

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

Published
1939
Pages
132
Tables
109

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109 tables in this report

  • Page 3
    The following statement shows the figures for the previous ten years, 1928-1937.
    Years.Marriages.Marriage Rate.Years.Marriages.Marriage Rate.
  • Page 4
    Showing the Births ( distinguishing Males and Females ) and Birth-rates of Islington in 1938 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 1937; together with the mean Borough Birth-rates for the 10 years 1928-37.
    BirthRates.
    Quarter.Males.Females.Total.Islington, 1938.Islington, 1928-37.London, 1938.Great Towns, 1938.
  • Page 4
    Showing the Births of Males and Females and the Birth-rates in each quarter and for the year 1938, and in the several Sub-Registration Districts.
    Tufnell.Upper Holloway.Tollington.Lower Holloway.
    Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.
  • Page 4
    Showing the Births of Males and Females and the Birth-rates in each quarter and for the year 1938, and in the several Sub-Registration Districts —contd.
    Highbury.Barnsbury.Islington South-East.The Borough.
    Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.Males.Females.Total.Birth rates.
  • Page 5
    REGISTERED STILL-BIRTHS.
    Period.Certified by Doctor.Certified by Midwife.By Other Persons.Total. Registered.Per 1,000 of Total Births (including still-born).
  • Page 5
    Notification of Births. —3,834 live births were notified under the Public Health (London) Act, 1936 (exclusive of 100 stillborn), or 85.6 per cent, of the total number that were registered during the year.
    Notified by:Doctors.Midwives.Parents and other Persons.Total.
    Alive.Stillborn.Alive.Stillborn.Alive.Stillborn.Alive.Stillborn.
  • 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 6
    Showing the Deaths and Death Rates of Islington in 1938, 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 1928-37 and the deaths and death-rates in the year 1937.
    Quarter.Males.FemalesTotal.Death Rates.
    Islington, 1938.Islington, 1928-37.London, 1938.Great Towns, 1938.
  • Page 6
    AGES AT DEATH. 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, 1938.Mean Deaths (10 years, 1928-37).Increase or Decrease on mean.
  • Page 7
    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 1928-37, and 1938. 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.
    1-22-33-44 weeks and under 3 mths.3-66-99-12
  • Page 7
    Showing the Deaths among Infants per 1,000 Births during the Year 1938, and also the mortality rates for the Years 1928-1937.
    Sub-Districts.1928192919301931193219331934193519361937Mean 10 years.1938Increase or decrease on mean
  • Page 8
    Showing the Mortality per 1,000 Births among Infants under one year of age in the ten years 1928-37 : and in 1938 from certain specified causes.
    Causes of death.1938. Rate per 1,000 Births.Mean rate 10 years 1928-37 per 1,000 Births.Difference.
  • Page 8
    INFANTILE MORTALITY during the Year 1938. Nett Deaths from stated causes at various Ages under One Year of Age.
    Cause of Death.Under 1 weekWeeks.Total under 4 weeksMonths.Total deaths under 1 year
    1-22-33-44 weeks & under 3 m'ths.3-66-99-12
  • Page 9
    Deaths in Public Institutions in the Borough during 1938 and 1937.
    Institutions.1938.1937.
    Residents.Non-Residents.Total.Residents.Non-Residents.Total.
  • Page 9
    Deaths in Public Institutions outside the Borough of persons resident in Islington.
    1938.1937.
  • Page 10
    Showing the Deaths from each of the principal Epidemic Diseases in the several Wards and Sub-Registration Districts during the Year 1938.
    Sub-Registration Districts.Wards.Enteric Fever.Small Pox.MeaslesScarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Enteritis and Diarrhoea.Totals.
  • Page 10
    Showing the Deaths and Death-Rates from the Principal Epidemic Diseases during the ten years 1928-37 and for the Year 1938.
    192819291930193119321933
    Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.Deaths.Death Rates.
  • Page 11
    Showing the Deaths from Diarrhœal Diseases together with those classed under Enteritis and its Sub-headings, arranged in quarterly periods, and in three groups of ages.
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year.
    Ages.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea,Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.Diarrhoea.Enteritis, etc.Totals.
  • Page 11
    Showing the Deaths from Influenza in the Quarters of the Year 1938, together with the averages of the corresponding periods, 1928-37.
    Years.Quarters.Totals.
    First.Second.Third.Fourth.
  • Page 11
    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 year 1938.
    Ages.1928192919301931193219331934193519361937Mean 10 yrs.1938Difference.
  • Page 12
    Showing the Deaths from Cancer or Malignant Disease in the several Sub-Districts during the Quarters and the year 1938.
    Quarters.Tufnell.Upper Hollo-way.Tolling-ton.Lower Hollo-way.Highbury.Barns-bury.Islington, South East.The Borough
  • Page 13
    There was a decrease of 49 on the tem years' average number of deaths, and of 0.11 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 13
    The following return gives the deaths at each age period:—
    Age Periods.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 13
    Showing the Deaths from Tuberculosis of Respiratory System in the Sub-Districts during the Four Quarters of the Year 1938.
    Quarters.Tufnell.Upper Hollo-way.Tolling-ton.Lower Hollo-way.Highbury.Barns-bury.Islington, South East.The Borough.
  • Page 13
    Showing the Deaths from all forms of Tuberculosis during 1938.
    Form.Ages.Sex.Districts.Total Deaths.
    0-11-5over 5M.F.Tuf.U.H.Toll.L.H.H.B.S.E.
  • Page 15
    Deaths registered in the Borough of Islington during the year ending 1938. Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals are excluded. Deaths of Residents in Public Institutions are distributed.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.SexAll agesAGES.DISTRICTS.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85 & upTuf.U.H.Toll.L.H.HBS.E.
    ALL CAUSES.M. F.1,831 1,647180 11148 3819 1410 1427 1729 2373 6395 76205 112350 223395 418330 40470 134191 170214 204177 170222 159315 325296 234416 379
  • Page 16
    Metropolitan Borough of Islington. CAUSES OF DEATH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS OF LIFE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 1938.
    Causes of Death.SexAll ages.0—1—2—5—15—25—35—45—55—65—75—
  • Page 17
    Number of workpeople, residing in the Borough of Islington, registered as unemployed at Holloway and King's Cross Exchanges on 16th January, 1939 :—
    Men.Women.Juveniles.Total.
  • Page 21
    Ante-natal, Post-natal and Children's consultation clinics take place at the Centres and Institions and at the times indicated on page 21.
    Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics:—Monday.Tuesday.Wednesday.Thursday.Friday.
  • Page 23
    SUMMARY OF WORK OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH VISITORS FOR YEAR ENDING 1938.
    District No.12345678§C.L.P. Not included in totals ‡.Totals.
  • Page 24
    SUMMARY OF WORK OF MUNICIPAL HEALTH VISITORS FOR YEAR ENDING 1938 —continued.
    District No.12345678§C.L.P. Not included in totals‡.Totals.
  • Page 27
    TABLE—CALENDAR YEAR, 1938.
    North.South.East.West.Total.
  • Page 31
    The Annual Reports of the four Voluntary Welfare Centres cover the period 1st April, 1937, to 31st March, 1938, and the following table summarises the attendances, etc. of the various departments of the Centres over the twelve months' period indicated:—
    North.South.East.West.Total
  • Page 31
    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE. Contributions by the Borough Council year ended 31st March, 1938. Voluntary Welfare Centres.
  • Page 33
    † GROSS MATERNAL DEATH RATES FOR ISLINGTON.
    Year.No. of Live Births.No. of Maternal Deaths.Rate.
  • Page 33
    METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON. MATERNAL DEATHS, 1938. (For those in 1937, see p. 88 of the Medical Officer of Health's Annual Report for that year.)
    1938. Month.Cause of Death.Ages at Death.Totals.
    15 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 and upwd.Total.From Puerperal Sepsis.From other Diseases of Childbirth.
  • Page 34
    METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON. MATERNAL DEATHS, 1938 .—Contd. (For those in 1937, see p. 88 of the Medical Officer of Health's Annual Report for that year.)
    1938. Month.Cause of Death.Ages at Death.Totals.
    15 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 and upwd.Total.From Puerperal Sepsis.From other Diseases of Childbirth.
  • Page 35
    Table showing cases of Puerperal Fever in 1938.
    Tufnell.Upper Hollo-way.Toll-ington.Lower Hollo- way.Highbury.Barns-bury.South-East.The Borough
  • Page 35
    Table showing cases of Puerperal Pyrexia in 1938.
    Tufnell.Upper Hollo-way.Toll-ington.Lower Hollo-way.Highbury.Barns-bury.South-East.The Borough
  • Page 36
    Summary of treatment effected for Ophthalmia Neonatorum:—
    Ophthalmia Neonatorum Cases.Vision unimpaired.Vision impaired.Total Blindness.Deaths.
    Notified.Treated.
    At home.In-Patients.
    Hosp. Outpatients.Own Doctor.St. Margaret's Hosp.Other Hosps.
  • Page 36
    The cases occurred in the sub-registration districts as follows
    Tufnell.Upper Hollo-way.Toll-ingtonLower Hollo- wav.Highbury.Barns-bury.South East.The Borough.
  • Page 38
    The Day Nursery charges have remained unaltered since the opening, and are as follow:—
    Per day.Weekly, (in advance).
  • Page 41
    Attendances and Grants.
    No. of places provided.No. of attendances during 1938.Council grant (year ending 31st March, 1939). £
  • Page 43
    The following table gives the number of "Totally Blind" and "Partially Blind" children under the age of 5 years coming under the supervision of the Council's Health Visitors and those of the Voluntary Welfare Centres in the Borough:—
    Totally Blind.Partially Blind.
  • Page 45
    The applications received for the previous ten years were as follows:—
    192825193321
  • Page 45
    Synopsis of Inspectors' Work. —The following statement gives a brief synopsis of the inspectors' visits in 1938:—
  • Page 46
    Summary of Sanitary Work from District Inspectors' Reports for the year 1938.
    Districts.1234567891011121314Totals
  • Page 47
    RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST (RESTRICTIONS) ACTS, 1920 to 1938. 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 issued.Total.
  • Page 48
    Synopsis of Inspectors' Work :—
    Improvements.
  • Page 49
    Appended is a list of the accommodation, charges, etc.:—
    Beds.Charge per Night.
  • Page 57
    INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, AND OTHER PREMISES UNDER THE ACT. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 57
    DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES AND OTHER PREMISES UNDER THE ACT
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 57
    Workshops Notified to Home Office during Year 1938.
    Trade.Number of Workshops.Women.Male Young Persons.Totals.
  • Page 57
    OTHER MATTERS.
    Number.
  • Page 58
    OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES,
    Nature of Work.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 58
    OUTWORKERS' PREMISES.
    Instances.Notices Served.Remedied.Prosecutions.
  • Page 58
    ISLINGTON SANITARY AREA. SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN DURING 1938.
    Premises.No. in Borough on 31st December, 1938.No. of Inspections.No. of Prosecutions.
  • Page 62
    Table I.
    No. of Rooms.Permitted No of Persons.
  • Page 62
    Table II.
    Size of Rooms.Permitted No. of Persons.
  • Page 67
    PARTICULARS OF HOUSES OR FLATS PROVIDED UNDER THE COUNCIL'S HOUSING SCHEMES.
    1919 to 1937.1938.Total since 1919.
  • Page 68
    NUMBER OF HOUSES OWNED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY, DISTINGUISHING THOSE BUILT IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, AND HELD UNDER: (1) Part III of the Housing Act, 1925. (2) Part II of the Housing Act, 1925, and (3) Other Powers.
    Held underTotal at 31st Dec., 1936.Erected in 1937 and 1938.Total.
  • Page 68
    SUMMARY OF HOUSING FROM 1919 TO 1938 (INCLUSIVE).
    1919 to 1937.1938.Total since 1919.
  • Page 70
    The following 74 dwelling-houses occupied by 110 families and having a total population of 409 persons were represented to the Council on the 21st January, 1938.
    Order.Premises.
  • Page 71
    Housing Statistics for the Year, Ministry of Health Table.
  • Page 72
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 74
    Licences granted under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1936.
    Designations.No. of applications.Number granted.Amount of Fees received.
  • Page 75
    The following is a statement of the number of animals slaughtered in them, carcases inspected, and parts of carcases condemned:—
    Cattle excluding Cows.Cows.Calves.Sheep and Lambs.Pigs.
  • Page 75
    The following table records the diseases found in slaughterhouses:—
    No. of Cases.Description of animal.Nature of Disease.Extent of Disease.How disposed of.
  • Page 81
    The greatest amount of detected adulteration occurred in the fourth quarter of the year, as shown by the figures given in the following statement:—
    Examined.Genuine.Adulterated.Per Cent. Adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 82
    Table giving the particulars of the Milks taken during each quarter of 1938 on Sundays, Week-days, and in transit (Farmers' Milks).
    1938.No. of Samples Taken.Genuine.Adulterated.Per cent. Adulterated.
    Quarters.Sundays.Weekdays.In transit.All Milks.Sundays.Weekdays.In transit.All Milks.Sundays.Weekdays.In transit.All Milks.Sundays.Weekdays.In transit.All Milks.
  • Page 82
    Showing the samples of milk reported as genuine or adulterated during the past 10 years and in 1938 :— MILK ADULTERATION.
    Samples Analysed.Genuine.Adulterated.Per cent. Adulterated.
  • Page 83
    Showing the analysis of 6,251 milks examined in I s lington during the 10 years 1928-37 and 1938, and distinguishing those purchased on Sundays, on Week-days, and procured whilst in transit from the Farmer to the London Milk Purveyor:—
    Sunday Milks.Week-day Milks.In transit (Farmers).
    Years.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 85
    Certificates of Exemption.— The following tabular statement shows the decrease in number of these certificates in recent years.
  • Page 85
    A statement is given of the prosecutions by the Vaccination Officers since the transfer from the Guardians in 1930. Prosecutions.
    Year.Northern Islington (No. 1 District).Southern Islington (No. 2 District).Total.
  • Page 86
    Return furnished by the Vaccination Officers respecting the Vaccination of Children in the Sub-Registration Districts during the previous year 1937.
    Registration Sub-Districts.Number of Births returned in "Birth List Sheets" in 1937.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 1938.Number of Statutory Declarations of Conscientious Objection received during year 1938.
    123456789101112
  • Page 86
    Return showing the numbers of persons successfully vaccinated and re-vaccinated at the cost of the rates by the Public Vaccinators during the year ended 30th September, 1938:—
    Name of the Vaccination District (or Institution).Name of the Medical Officer or Public Vaccinator.Number of successful primary vaccinations of persons.Number of successful re-vaccinations, i.e., successful vaccinations of persons who had been successfully vaccinated at some previous time.Remarks.
    Under one year.One year and upwards.Total.
  • Page 89
    During the year it was found that of the 1,486 cases notified, 36 deaths occurred, or 2.4 per cent., which contrasts with an average percentage of 2.6 in the preceding ten years 1928-37.
    Years.Cases.Deaths.Fatility.
  • Page 89
    The following tabular statement shows the number of cases treated in the various public institutions:—
    Year.Cases treated in Hospital.Percentage of cases treated.
  • Page 90
    DISEASES TREATED IN HOSPITAL.
    Disease.Total cases.Cases isolated in Hospital.Percentage of known cases.
  • Page 90
    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 1938.
    Notified Cases Treated.Percentage of Notified Cases Treated.Deaths OccurringPercentage of Deaths Occurring.
    In Hospital.At Home.Total.In Hospital.At Home.In Hospital.At Home.Total.In Hospital.At Home.Total.
  • Page 91
    Showing the number of Cases and Attack Rates of the several Notifiable Infectious Diseases which occurred during each of the Ten Years 1928-37 and in 1938.
    DISEASES.YEARS.† Average number of cases, 1927-361938Increase or Decrease
    1928192919301931193219331934193519361937
  • Page 91
    Showing the Cases of the Notifiable Infectious Diseases notified in the Sub-Registration Districts and the Wards during the year 1938.
    Sub-Registration Districts.Wards.Small Pox.Scarlet Fever or Scarlatina.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Enteric (Typhoid) Fever.Typhus l ever.Erysipelas.Puerperal Fever.Continued Fever.Relapsing Fever.Cholera.Total.
  • Page 92
    During the past five years the following cases were notified by medical practitioners to the Medical Officer of Health.
    19341935193619371938
  • Page 93
    The following summary shows the number of cases, and also the fatality of recent years:— Acute Encephalitis Lethargica.
    Years.1928192919301931193219331934193519361937Average (10 years).1938
  • Page 94
    (M inistry of H ealth R eturn.) Notifiable Infectious Diseases during the Year 1938.
    Disease.Ages.Totals.Total Cases removed to Hospital
    Under 11—22—33—44—55—1010—1515—2020—3535—4545—6565 and upwds
  • Page 95
    Showing the result of the Bacteriological Examinations made for the Diagnosis of Diphtheria, Enteric Fever and Pulmonary Tuberculosis, 1928-37, and in 1938.
    Periods.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Totals.
    Positive Results.Negative Results.Total Examined.Positive Results.Negative Results.Total Examined.Positive Results.Negative Results.Total Examined.
  • Page 96
    The number of notifications of the several diseases are given below:—
    Disease.No. of Notifications.Average of preceding 10 years.Increase or Decrease.
  • Page 96
    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 97
    Showing the Notified Cases of Tuberculosis in the Wards during 1938.
    Registration Sub-Districts.Wards.Respiratory Tuberculosis.Other Forms of Tuberculosis.Grand TotalsTuberculosis Rate per 1,000 of Population.
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 97
    THE PERIOD OF LIFE AT WHICH TUBERCULOSIS ATTACKED THE PERSONS NOTIFIED DURING 1938.
    Tubercular Diseases.Sex.Cases Notified in Whole District.
    At all ages.At Ages—Years.
    Under 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and up.
  • Page 98
    TUBERCULOSIS.
    Year.Notified Cases.Coming to knowledge.Total.Deaths.
  • Page 99
    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 removed during that period, and the actual number remaining at the close of the year 1938.
    Lungs.Other Forms.Total.
    M.F.M.F.
  • Page 99
    Summary of Notifications during the period from 1 st January, 1938, to the 31 st December, 1938, in the Metropolitan Borough of Islington.
    Age-periodsNotifications on Form A.
    Number of Primary Notifications.Total Notifications on Form A.
    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 99
    Showing the Notified Cases of Tuberculosis in the Quarters during 1938.
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year.
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 100
    Showing New Cases of Tuberculosis and all Deaths during 1938.
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Respiratory.Non-Respiratory.Respiratory.Non-Respiratory.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 101
    Return showing the Work of the North Islington Tuberculosis Dispensary for the Year 1938.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.Grand Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F,M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 102
    Return showing the Work of the South Islington Tuberculosis Dispensary for the Year 1938.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.Grand Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 103
    TUBERCULOSIS. The number of persons in attendance at the Dispensaries in each year was as follows:—
    19341935193619371938
    North Dispy.South Dispy.North Dispy.South Dispy.North Dispy.South Dispy.North Dispy.South Dispy.North Dispy.South Dispy.
  • Page 103
    A summary of the combined dispensaries is given for the following years:—
    Cases.Attendances.
  • Page 103
    Table showing the number of Persons attending the Borough Tuberculosis Dispensaries and the New Cases during 1938.
    Date.Dispensary.Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.YearTotal.
  • Page 104
    Visits paid by Municipal Tuberculosis Visiting Nurse during the period 1st January, 1938, to 31st December, 1938.
    Month.NorthSouth
    Dispensary.Dispensary.Total.
  • Page 105
    The following statement will give an idea of the state of the premises when visited:—
  • Page 108
    The observed results and expected results show the following comparison
    Observed Distribution.Calculated Distribution if due to Chance.
  • Page 108
    Observed Distribution.
    IslingtonBristolWorcesterTotals
  • Page 110
    The above figures also include the disinfection of houses and rooms after Tuberculosis, vide p. 100.
    Rooms Disinfected.
    19381937
  • Page 110
    Summary of the chief articles oj Clothing, Bedding, etc., disinfected, during the year 1938, and also in the preceding year 1937.
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.The Year 1938.1937.
  • Page 111
    The nature of the articles disinfected for the clothing contractors is shown below:—
    1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Year.
  • Page 112
    APPENDIX. SUMMARY OF PROSECUTIONS DURING YEAR 1938.
    Total Prosecutions.Successful.Dismissed.Withdrawn.Amount of Penalties.Costs received.