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Islington 1964

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

Published
1965
Pages
98
Tables
50

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50 tables in this report

  • Page 5
    CLASSIFICATION OF DEATHS WITH AGE DISTRIBUTION (REGISTRAR GENERAL'S RETURNS)
    Cause of DeathAGE GROUPS
    All AgesUnder 4 wks.4 weeks under 1 year1-5-15-25-35-45-55-65-75 &over
    MFTotalMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 6
    COMPARATIVE VITAL STATISTICS - 1951 TO 19*4 (Compiled froa kC|l>tnr*S<aerarb tetania)
    19941963196219611960195919581957196619551954195319521951
  • Page 7
    ANALYSIS OF INFANT DEATHS - 1964 (BASED ON REGISTRAR GENERAL'S RETURNS)
    Primary Cause of IleatliUnder I dayDaysWeeksMonthsTotals 1964Totals 1963
    1-22 - 33-44- 55-66-71-22 - 33-41 - 22- 33 - 44-55-66 - 77 - 88 - 99 - 1010- 1111 - 12
  • Page 8
    Estimated Child Population.
    Under 1 year1 - 4Total under 55 - 14Total under 15
  • Page 9
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    Deaths
    MaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 9
    Coronary Disease with Angina
    Ages25-45 -65 -75 -Total
    MFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 10
    Accident Deaths - Comparative table
    1955195619571958195919601961196219631964
  • Page 10
    Accident Deaths - Analysis by age groups
  • Page 11
    SECTION B PREVALENCE AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS AND OTHER DISEASES Notifiable Infectious Diseases and Deaths during the year 1964
    DiseaseNumber of NotificationsNumber of DeathsRemoved to HospitalNumber of Cases returned to Registrar-General after correction of DiagnosisCases "coming to knowledge" but not Notified
  • Page 12
    The following is the table of successful vaccinations performed over the past seventeen years:-
  • Page 16
    Age Groups
    0-4 yrs.5-1920-29OthersTotal
  • Page 17
    Diphtheria Cases and Deaths 1932 - 1964
    YearNotified CasesDeathsYearNotified CasesConfirmed CasesDeathsYearNotified CasesConfirmed CasesDeaths
  • Page 22
    DYSENTERY IN ISLINGTON-1964
    Month 1964No. of CasesNotifiedComing to knowledgeConfirmed CasesSexAGE GROUPSCases employed as food h and-1 ersFood Handler ContactsWater Closet Accommodation
    0-1-5-15-25-45-65-Same familySeparate familySeparateShared
  • Page 23
    New Cases and Mortality during 1964
    NEW CASESDEATHS
    RespiratoryNon-RespiratoryRespiratoryNon-Respiratory
    MaleFemaleMaleFemaleMaleFemaleMaleFemale
  • Page 25
    Cases on Chest Clinic Registers
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryTotal
    AdultsChildrenAdultsChildrenAdultsChildren
    MFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 26
    Scabies and Vermin
    ScabiesVermin
  • Page 26
    Bacteriological Examinations The number of specimens sent to the Public Health Laboratory, County Hall, S.E.I, for bacteriological examination was 2,236. This represented a more average yearly figure as compared with a record total of 9,839 specimens submitted last year due mainly to the various Dysentery outbreaks occurring at that time.
    Examinations carried out Total
  • Page 31
    Details of the cases under the respective headings are as set out on the following pages:- Public Health (London) Act 1936 Failure to comply with Statutory Notices contrary to Section 82
    DATEADDRESSMAGISTRATE'S DECISION
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    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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    Rent Acts
    dateOFFENCEMAGISTRATE'S DECISION
  • Page 37
    The following is a summary of work undertaken by Technical Assistants under the Clean Air Act, 1956:
  • Page 37
    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 SO,/ day collected by 100 squ. cm. of Batch. A lead peroxide (Louvered Box)
    Insoluble DepositSoluble DepositTotal Solids
  • Page 38
    Concentration of Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide recorded by the Volumetric Method at the two stations in the Borough
    StationJan.Feb.MarApr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.— Dec.
  • Page 39
    PART I OF THE ACT Prescribed Particulars on the Administration of the Factories Act, 1961 1. Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to Health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors.)
    Number of
    PremisesNumber on RegisterInspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers prosecuted
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 40
    Cases in which Defects were Pound
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
  • Page 40
    PART VIII OF THE ACT Outwork (Sections 133 and 134)
    SECTION 133SECTION 134
    No. of outworkers in August list required by Sec.133 (l)(c)No. of cases of default in sending lists to etie CouncilNo. of prosecu- for failure to supply li stsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
  • Page 41
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    SECTION 133SECTION 134
    No. of outworkers in August list required by Sec. 133 (l)(c)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutor failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
  • Page 43
    The number of inspections, etc. of offensive trades premises were:-
    InspectionsRe-visitsTotal
  • Page 46
    Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963 Summary of defects found and intimations served up to December 31st, 1964.
    OFFICESSHOPSW7SALE W/HOUSESCATERING PREMISESCANTEENSFUEL STORAGETOTAL
    Fnd.Rem.Fnd.Rem.Fnd.Rem.Fnd.Rem.Fnd.Rem.Fnd.Rem.Fnd.Ren.
  • Page 48
    (a) The following is a summary of the work carried out during the year.
    Type of PropertyLocal Authority PremisesDwelling HousesBusiness PremisesTotal
  • Page 49
    (b) Sewer Treatments Three sewer treatments were carried out with the use of fluoroacetamide 1081 including a test bait prior to the first treatment; details are as follows;-
    Number of Manholes in Borough at 31.12. 1964Prebait laid 13th & 20th April, 1964Manholes showing
    Manholes
    BaitedNot BaitedComplete TakesPrebait TakenNo Takes
  • Page 59
    Legal Proceedings Details of the action taken by the Council under the Pood and Drugs Act, 1955, and the Pood Hygiene Regulations made thereunder are as follows:-
    DateOffenceMagistrate's Decision
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    DateOffenceMagistrate's Decision
  • Page 61
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    DateOffenceMagistrate's Decision
  • Page 62
    Unsound Food During the year 140 complaints of unsound food were received. The total amount of food condemned was:-
    DescriptionTonsCwts.Qtrs.Lbs.
  • Page 63
    In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924/52 and the Meat Inspection Regulations 1963, notices were received during the year in respect of the intended slaughter of animals for human consumption. Details fof action taken are as follows:-
    Cattle Excluding CowsCowsCalvesSheepPigsHorses
  • Page 64
    Traders are becoming more aware of these facilities and there was a considerable increase in number of persons taking advantage of them during the current year.
    ConvenienceJan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Aprox. weekly average through-out year
  • Page 65
    Continued.
    ConvenienceJan.Feb.Mar,Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Not.Dec.Appro x weekly average throughout year
  • Page 66
    1. Bacteriological Examination
    Class of milkResultsPhosphataseMethylene BlueTurbidityBiologicalTotal number of Samples
  • Page 68
    Hone Accident Cases reported by the London Ambulance Service
    London CountyIslington
    No of casesRate per 10.000 populationNo. of casesRate per 10, 000 population
  • Page 71
    The following Conferences and Courses were attended during the year by members of the Public Health Committee and Officers of the Department:-
    Conference or CourseDatesAttended by
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    Conference or CourseDatesAttended by
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    Conference or CourseDatesAttended by
  • Page 74
    Heavy demands continue to be made on the disinfecting and laundry unit at the Treatment Centre
    Islington residents
  • Page 76
    Aged and Infirm - Action taken under Statutory Powers
    Case No.Name and AgeReason for Council's ActionPeriod Named in OrderType of Accommodation to which removedUltimate Result
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 78
    The meals supplied during the year were as follows:-
  • Page 79
    Total Attendances at Maternity & Child Welfare Centres
  • Page 81
    Maternity and Child Welfare Centres - The days and times of sessions are as follows:-
    CENTREAnte-Natal & Post NatalChildren'sToddlers DentalDentalImmumsaticn & Vamatron