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Islington 1958

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

Published
1959
Pages
98
Tables
89

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  • Page 9
    CLASSIFICATION OF DEATHS WITH AGE DISTRIBUTION (REGISTRAR GENERAL'S RETURNS)
    CAUSE OP DEATHAGE GROUPS
    0-1-5-15-25-45-65-75-All Ages
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.Total
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    COMPARATIVE VITAL STATISTICS - 1947 TO 1958 (Compiled from Registrar General's Returns)
    195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947
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    SUMMARY OF INFANT MORTALITY 1958 (Based on Registrar General's Returns)
    Primary Cause of DeathUnder 1 dayDaysWeeksMonths1958(1957)
    1 - 22 - 33 - 44 - 55 - 66 - 71 - 22 - 33 - 41 - 22 - 33 - 44-55 - 66 - 77 - 88 - 99 - 1010-1111 - 12
    TotalsTotals
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    population. In view of the interest in the post-war "bulge" the following table (extracted from the Registrar General's Returns) gives the estimated number of children under the age of 15 years in the County of London and in Islington:-
    Under 1 year1-4Total under 55 - 14Total under 15
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    It is a matter of common knowledge that coughs and colds bronchitis, etc. increase in the winter months. The effect of seasonal influences on deaths due to this group (i.e. influenza, pneumonia and bronchitis) at the. various age groups is shown in the following table:-
    Under 1 year1 -4445-5455-6465-7475†Total
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    Continued from previous page...
    Deaths
    MaleFemaleTotal
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    The following table gives the deaths from accidents to Islington residents from 1952 onwards:-
    1952195319541955195619571958
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    In the following table causes of accidental deaths in 1958 are analysed, in their respective age groups.
    Type0-1-5-15- 25-45-65-75†MF.Total
  • Page 15
    SECTION B. PREVALENCE AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES. Notifiable infections Diseases and Deaths during the year 1958-
    DiseaseNumber of NotificationsNumber of DeathsRemoved to HospitalNumber of Cases returned to Registrar-General after correction of DiagnosisCases ''coming to knowledge '' but not Notified
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    The following is the table of successful vaccinations performed over the past eleven years:-
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    The following table shows the age-groups of the notified cases during 1958:-
    Under 1 year1 - 55 years and upwards
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    Nearly one-fifth of all the whooping cough notifications were Under the age of twelve months, at which period whooping cough is at its most dangerous. Early protection against whooping cough is therefore extremely desirable.
    Under 1 year1 - 55 years and upwards
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    Fatality Rates per 1,000 notifications each age group (1949-1958)Percentage of notifications (1949-1958)
    Under 11 - 55 & upwardsUnder 11 - 55 & upwards
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    Home visiting of measles and whooping cough cases was carried out by the Home Visitors as under:-
    MeaslesWhooping CoughNo. of Ineffective VisitsRe visits
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    Continued from previous page...
    No. ReportedNo. CONFIRMED
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    Diphtheria. Cases and Deaths - 1927 - 1958
    YearNotified CasesDeathsYearNotified CasesConfirmed CasesDeathsYearNotified CasesConfirmed CasesDeaths
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    Corrected Notifications
    YearEngland and WalesLondonIslington
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    Diphtheria cases and Immunisation state 1947-1958 (inclusive)
    YearIMMUNISEDNON-IMMUNISEDUnknownTotalDeaths
    Age Groups15+Age Groups15+
    0-55-150-55-15
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    As immunity tends to wane with the passage of time, the Immunity Index relates only to children who have been inoculated during the last 5 years. This is consonant with the Immunity Index given by the Ministry of Health.
    Age at 31.12.58 i.e. born in yearUnder 1 19581-4 1957-545-9 1953-4910-14 1948-44Under 15 Total
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    Food poisoning Number of notifications received
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    In accordance with Circular 2/50 of the Ministry of Health, the following table summarises the outbreaks of food poisoning and the character of each outbreak
    DateNo. of NotificationsNo. of persons servedNo. of cases reportedNo. of deathsFoods involved and Organisms responsible
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    DYSENTERY IN ISLINGTON - 1958
    MonthNo. of CasesSexNotifiedComing to knowledgeCon-firmed CasesAge GroupsCase employed as a food handlerFood Handler ContactsWater Closet Accommodation
    0-1-5-15-25-45-65 +Same familySeparate familySeparateShared
  • Page 26
    New cases arid Mortality da ft rig 1958
    AgesNEW CASESDEATHS
    RespiratoryNon-RespiratoryRespiratoryNon -Respiratory
  • Page 27
    The total number of cases on the Register of the Department as at 31st December, 1958, was:-
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    The corresponding figures for previous years are:-
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    Cases on Chest Clinic Registers
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonsryTotal
    AdultsChildrenAdu1ts.ChildrenAdultsChildren
    M.F.M.F.M:F.M.FM.F.MF.
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    The corresponding figures for previous years are:-
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    The Mass X-Ray Unit continues to carry out most useful service in the Borough Dr G.Z. Brett, Physician-in-Charge of the Unit, has kindly supplied the following information in respect of Islington residents examined during the year:-
    MenWomenTotal
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    Continued from previous page...
    ScabiesVermin
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    Home visiting. Follow-up home visiting for cases of scabies and vermin was carried out by the Home Visitors of the Cleansing Station as under:-
    Families VisitedRevisitsIneffective VisitsTotal
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    Bacteriological Examinations All specimens for bacteriological examination dealt with through the Department are submitted to the Public Health Laboratory Service,County Hall,S.E.I
    Examinations carried out
    Total
  • Page 31
    Summary of work done by District public Health inspectors. During the year 24,554 inspections or revisits were made by the District Public Health Inspectors. In connection with visits to dwelling houses 29,051 inspections or re-inspections of separate lettings were made. Routine Inspections, etc.
  • Page 32
    Nuisances dealt with by Notice 8,427
  • Page 33
    Rent Act, 1957. Applications for Certificates of Disrepair.
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    Applications by Overseas Companies for Certificates of Repair.
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    Improvements effected as a result of Service of Notices under the Public Health (London) Act.
  • Page 34
    10. Roofs repaired 912
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    Total number of houses improved 3016
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    This amount is apportioned as follows under the appropriate Ac.ts and Sections:-
    £s.d.
  • Page 35
    Legal Proceedings Public Health (London) Act 1936 Failure to comply with Statutory Notices contrary to Section 82 (No.of cases 76)
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    Continued from previous page...
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    Continued from previous page...
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    failure to comply with Statutory Not ice contrary to Section 105. (No of cases 1).
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    Failure to comply with Magistrate's Abatement Order (No. of cases 6).
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    Second Failure to comply with Magistrate's Abatement Order (No. of cases 3)
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    As stated in the previous report the public are becoming more conscious of infestations by insects other than bugs and the advice of the Public Health Inspector is often sought by tenants, not only of houses but of factories and other business premises.
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    In certain cases Warning Notices can be displayed under the War Damage Sites Act, 1949, drawing the attention of the public to the fact that the depositing of refuse'is an offence.
  • Page 41
    The practice of sending a letter to the owner of a diesel-engined vehicle emitting dense smoke whilst passing through the Borough continued. A total of 195 letters were sent during the year; the owners promised co-operation and immediate action to remedy the cause.
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    Monthly Deposits recorded by the Deposit Gauges and Sulphur-Dioxide by the Lead-Peroxide Method
    MonthSite No.Rainfall in inches(Tons per square mile)Mg. of SO3/day collected by 100 sq. cm. of Batch A Lead Peroxide. (Louvered Box)
    Insoluble DepositSoluble DepositTotal Solids
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    Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide recorded by the Volumetric Method at the two stations in the Borough
    StationJan.Feb.Mar.Apl.MayJuneJulyAug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.
  • Page 45
    2280 inspections and 3955 re-visits were made by the Inspectors. These are summarised as follows:-
    InspectionsRe-Visits
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    1. Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).
    PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers prosecuted
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    2.- Cases in which Defects were Found.
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M, Inspector
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    Outwork (Sections 110 and 111).
    Nature of WorkSECTION 110SECTION 111
    No. of outworkers in August list required by Sec. 110(l)(c)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecu tions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premi sesNotices servedProsecutions
  • Page 48
    Legal Proceedings Factories Act, 1937 (Part I)
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
  • Page 52
    The following is a summary of the work carried out during the year. Notices Served: 19 Intimations 1 Statutory
    Type of PropertyLocal Authori ty Premi sesDwelling HousesBusiness PremisesTOTAL
  • Page 54
    Two sewer maintenance treatments were carried out in connection with which the co-operation of the Borough Engineer and his staff was appreciated. Details of the treatments are as follow:-
    Treatment No. and dateManholes
    BaitedShowing Complete takesShowing Prebait takesShowing no takes
  • Page 54
    Failure to comply with Statutory Notices contrary to Section 95. (No. of Cases: 4).
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    Failure to comply with Magistrates Abatement Order (Sec. 95).
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    The number of samples of swimming bath water taken during the year is as follows:-
    Chemical BacteriologicalSatisfactory Chemical BacteriologicalUnsatisfactory Chemical Bacteriological
  • Page 57
    Continuing Offence.
    DateAddressMagistrate's Decision
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    Details of the action taken by the Council under the Food and Drugs Act,1955, and Food Hygiene Regulations made thereunder, are as follows:-
    DateOffenceMagistrate's Decision.
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    Continued from previous page...
    DateOffenceMagistrate's Decision
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    Continued from previous page...
    DateOffenceMagistrate's Decision
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    Continued from previous page...
    CateOffenceMagistrate's Decision
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    details of which are given in the following table:-
    DescriptionTonsCwts.Qtrs.Lbs.Ozs.
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    Formal
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    Informal
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    In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924 /52, notices were received during the year in respect of the intended slaughter of animals for human consumption. Details of action taken are as follows:-
    Cattle Excluding CowsCowsCalvesSheep and LambsPigsHorses
  • Page 70
    The following table given through the courtesy of the Cleansing Superintendent provides details of the weekly average number of persons who availed themselves of the Council's facilities.
    ConvenienceJan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJun.JulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Approx. weekly average throughout year
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    The number of premises registered: -
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    1. Bacteriological Examination. (a) Ice Cream. Thirty nine samples of ice cream were sent for bacteriological examination and following Methylene Blue tests were graded as follows:-
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    (b) Lollies
    Number sampledSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
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    2. Chemical Examination
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    Milk Samples. 1. Bacteriological Examination Details of samples submitted.
    Class of MilkResultsPhosphataseMethylene blueTurbidityBiologicalTotal Number of samples
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    2. Chemical Examination. Details of samples submitted:
    SatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryTotal
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    The following licences were granted:-
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    Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949 to 1954.
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    Summary of visits by Inspectors
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    3 Constitution The Committee shall comprise the following:-
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    Continued from previous page...
    Body or OrganisationRepresentation
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    the Chairman of the Public Health Committee. In addition special Training and Refresher courses were attended by members of the staff and Public Health Committee as follows:-
    CourseAttended by
  • Page 82
    The number of meals supplied during the year, is given in the following table-
  • Page 83
    Chi ropody The Council has continued to support voluntary organisations in the provision of a chiropody service for elderly persons There has been found to be a very wide demand for treatment and at the end of the year the following clinics were held
    AddressDays and Times Clinic HeldDate commenced
  • Page 85
    Total Attendances at Infant Welfare Centres
    InfantsNorthSouthEastWestArchway
  • Page 85
    Child Life Protection The table of foster-mothers and foster children being cared for is as follows
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    At present there are 3 Day Nurseries open in Islington
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    Welfare Centres.
    WELFARE CENTREChildren'sAnte-Natal and Post-NatalImmunisationDentalVaccinationToddlers