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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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22
Age at 31. 12. 62
i. e. born in year
Under 1
1962
1 - 4
1961 58
Last complete course
(whether primary or
boost) 1958 - 62 2,262 13,418
Mid-year population 5,530 15,670
Immunity Index 40.9 85.6
Food Poisoning
Number of notifications received
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 55 |
| 1950 | 104 |
| 1951 | 148 |
| 1952 | 58 |
| 1953 | 243 |
| 1954 | 104 |
| 1955 | 294 |
| 1956 | 141 |
| 1957 | 150 |
| 1958 | 183 |
| 1959 | 164 |
| 1960 | 131 |
| 1961 | 119 |
| 1962 | 67 |
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:—
| Date | No. of Notification | No. of person served | No. of cases reported | No. of deaths | Food and invllved Organisms responsible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20. 6. 62 | - | 92 | 12 | - | Tinned Pilchards:-Stapnylococcalinfection |
| 2. 6.10.62 | 10 | 650 | 15 14 (Known non- Islington Residents) | – | Scotch Eggs & Ham Sandwiches :-Salmonella bredeney |
| 3. 18.10.62 | 2 | 34 | 17 | – | Steak & Kidney Pie Mandarins & custard: -Salmonella bredeney |
A detailed analysis is shown on the following page