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Paddington 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]

Published
1932
Author
Oates, Geoffrey Eugene
Pages
62
Tables
51

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51 tables in this report

  • Page 6
    General Summary of Vital Statistics.
    Year.Estimated Population.Births.Deaths at All Ages.Deaths under One Year.
    Registered Locally.Transfers.Nett.Registered Locally.Gross Mortality.Transfers.Nett.Registered Locally.Nett.
    Out.In.Totals.Rates.Out.In.Totals.Mortality.Number.MortalityTotals.Mortality.
  • Page 7
    The following table shows the birth-rate during each of the last six years in England and Wales, in London, in Paddington and in each of the wards of the Borough:—
    1931Birth-rates.
    No. of Births.Birthrates.19301929192819271926
  • Page 7
    The following table shows the course of the birth-rate in the Borough in the past:— BIRTH-RATES. Paddington.
  • Page 7
    Births in Institutions.
    Local.Legitimate.Illegitimate.Total.
    Residents.Non-residents.Residents.Non-residents.Residents.Non-residents.
  • Page 8
    1931. Selected Causes of Death Arranged in Four-Weekly Periods.
    Period ended.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Phthisis.Cancer.Influenza.Bronchitis.Pneumonia.Diarrhoea & Enteritis
  • Page 9
    Deaths of Residents of the Borough, 1931, Sex-Age Distribution for Whole Borough.
    All Ages.Deaths at Ages.
    0—1—2—5—15—25—35—45—65—65—75—
    P.M.F.M.f.M.F.M.F.M.f.M.f.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 10
    The following table shows the deaths and death-rates during each of the last five years in England and Wales, in London, in Paddington and in each of the wards of the Borough:—
    1931Death-rates.
    No. of Deaths.Death-rates.19301929192819271926
  • Page 10
    The following table shows the course of the death-rate in the Borough in the past:— DEATH-RATES—PADDINGTON.
  • Page 10
    Deaths in Institutions, 1931
    Local.TotalNonresidents.
  • Page 11
    Infantile Mortality Rates, 1896-1931.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington.
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality in Paddington.—1931.
    Causes of Death.Under 1 week.1 to 2 weeks.2 to 3 weeks.3 to 4 weeks.Total under 4 weeks.4 weeks and under 3 months.3 months and under 6 months.6 months and under 9 months.9 months and under 12 months.Total Deaths under 1 year.Rate per 1,000 Births.
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality in Special Areas.
    Areas1931Infantile Mortality
    Births.Deaths.19311930192919281927
  • Page 13
    The subjoined information, comparing the vital statistics for the metropolitan boroughs, has been supplied by Dr. W. Allan Young, Medical Officer of Health for Poplar:— 1931.
    Cities and Boroughs.Resident Population.Births Annual rate per 1,000 persons living.Death-rate per 1,000 living.Deaths of Infants under one year to 1,000 births.
  • Page 14
    The following table summarises the cases of notifiable diseases notified in the years 1921 to 1931:— Analysis of Notification Certificates (Uncorrected for Errors in Diagnosis).
    1921.1922.1923.1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.
  • Page 14
    The following table furnishes an analysis of some of the notifiable diseases according to age, sex and ward of the Borough:— 1931. Notifications. A.—Ward Distribution.
    Queen's Park.Harrow Road.Maida Vale.Town.Church.Westbourne.Lancaster Gate.Hyde Park.
    West.East.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 15
    B.—Sex-Age Distribution. Borough.
    0—1—2—3—4—5—10—15—20—35—45—65—
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F
  • Page 15
    1931 Notifications of Scarlet Fever. Four-Weekly Periods.
    Period No. 1.Period No. 2.Period No. 3.Period No. 4.Period No. 5.Period No. 6.Period No. 7.Period No. 8.Period No. 9.Period No. 10.Period No. 11.Period No. 12.Period No. 13.Total.
  • Page 16
    Seasonal prevalence.—The following table shows the numbers of cases notified in each four-weekly period during 1931. Notifications of Diphtheria and Membranous Croup. Four-Weekly Periods.
    Period No. 1.Period No. 2.Period No. 3.Period No. 4.Period No. 5.Period No. 6.Period No. 7.Period No. 8.Period No. 9.Period No. 10.Period No. 11.Period No. 12.Period No. 13.Totals.
  • Page 17
    The number of notified cases is analysed in the adjoining table in 4-weekly periods for the various wards. 1931. Measles. Notified Cases. Four-Weekly Periods.
    Period No. 1.Period No. 2.Period No. 3Period No. 4.Period No. 5.Period No. 6.Period No. 7.Period No. 8.Period No. 9.Period No. 10.Period No. 11.Period No.12.Period No. 13.Totals.
  • Page 20
    The numbers of deaths tor previous years are shown in the list following:— Numbers of Deaths in Paddington.
  • Page 20
    The following table furnishes an analysis of the sites affected in the fatal cases of cancer during the year. Seven cases are not included owing to absence of information.
    Site of Disease.Ages.All Ages.
    0-15-25-35-45-55-65-75-
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 22
    The number of deaths from tuberculosis of all kinds was 128 in 1929, 114 in 1930 and 138 in 1931. In recent years the numbers of deaths were as follows:-
  • Page 22
    Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1930. Summary of Notifications on Form A received during the year 1931.
    Tuberculosis of the Lungs.Other Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 22
    Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1930.
  • Page 23
    Visits Paid to Homes of Tuberculous Patients.
  • Page 23
    Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1931.
    Age PeriodsNew Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    MF.M.f.M.f.M.f.
  • Page 24
    Particulars of the dental work done during the year are shown in the subjoined table. Summary of Dental Treatment for the Year 1931.
    Particulars of Patients.Number of Fillings.Number of Scalings.Extraction Cases.Dentures.No. of Dressings.No. for AdviceDenture Visits.No. of New Patients.
    Without An aesthetic.Local AdministrationGas AdministrationNumber of teeth extractedUpper.Lower.Re-models.Repairs.
    Number of Attendances.Simple Root.
  • Page 25
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1931
    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 28
    HEALTH VISITING.
  • Page 31
    Consultation Centres. Summary of Work for the Year, 1931.
    Harrow Road.Third Avenue.Macroom Road.St. Mary's Terrace.* Sovereign Mews.Qaeens- boro' Passage.Totals.
    Tues.Thurs.Tues.Fri.Wed.ThursWed.Fri.Mon.
  • Page 34
    In determining the number living on income include dependants living at home in addition to man, wife and their children.
    Number of family.Free.Half-Price.
    Total Income less Rent.Average Per Head.Total lessIncome RentAverage Per Head.
    s.d.s.d.s.d.s.d.
  • Page 37
    The examinations made during 1931 were as follows:—
    Disease suspected.Number of Examinations.Number of Positive Results.
  • Page 39
    Report for 1931.—One hundred and fifteen canal boats were inspected during the year, the following infringements of the Acts and Regulations being discovered:—
  • Page 42
    Table No. 1 (Housing).
    Estate.Submitted.Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 42
    Table No. 2 (Housing).
    Estate.Number of Applications Received.Number Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.COffered, not accepted.
  • Page 43
    The following analysis of 179 cases of overcrowding remaining on the list after completion of the Watling Estate, and, similarly, 145 cases for the Wormholt Estate, gives some indication of the urgent need for the provision of further housing accommodation for the Borough.
    Number in family, including Parents.Number of Rooms Occupied.
    1.2.3.4.5.
  • Page 45
    FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS. 1931. Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers prosecuted.
  • Page 45
    Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of offences in respect to which Prosecutions were instituted.
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Inspector.
  • Page 46
    Outwork in Unwholesome Premises, Section 103
    Nature of work.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.
  • Page 47
    The following Table shows the number of organs destroyed and the disease with which they were affected.
    Bullocks.Sheep.
    Heads.TonguesLungs.Livers.Mesenteries.Hearts.Spleens.Lungs.Livers.Hearts.
  • Page 50
    Genuine Milk Samples, 1931. Average Monthly Figure for Percentage.
    Fat Content and Non-Fattv solids.
  • Page 51
    Samples Submitted to Public Analyst—1931.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 52
    Samples Submitted to Public Analyst—1931—(continued).
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 54
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS—1931. The results of the Summonses taken out during the year are summarised in the following tables :—
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
    Public Health (London) Act, 1891. Section 4.£s.d.
  • Page 55
    Continued from previous page...
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Cost.
    £s.d.
  • Page 55
    Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
    Offence.Fine.Costs.
    £s.d.
  • Page 55
    Milk and Dairies Order, 1926.
    Offence.FineCosts
    £s.d.
  • Page 55
    Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.
    OffenceFineCosts
    £s.d.
  • Page 55
    Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
    OffenceFineCosts
    £s.d.
  • Page 56
    Report of the Work of the District Inspectors, 1931.
    Inspection of Dwelling Houses.Sanitary Works completed in Dwelling Houses.To Regulate Keeping of Animals.
    Drainage, &c.Water Supply.Dust ReceptaclesMiscellaneous.
    YEARS.Number of Complaints received." House-to-House."On Complaint or after Illness.Cellar Dwellings.Re-Inspection of all kinds.Entire Reconstruction.Drains Relaid, Trapped or Ventilated.Drains Repaired and made Sound.Waste Pipes Disconnected.New Waste Pipes Provided.Rain-water Pipes Disconnected.W.C.'s, New Provided, Repaired, &c.Soil Pipes, New Provided.Soil Pipes Repaired.Soil Pipes Ventilated.Services Separated.Supplies Reinstated.Cisterns, New Provided.Cisterns, Cleansed, Repaired, &c.New Provided.Repaired, &c.Drains Cleared, Flushed, &c.Houses or Rooms Cleansed, Whitewashed, &c.Cases of Overcrowding Abated.Cellar Dwellings Closed.Yards and Areas Paved and Drained.Roofs Repaired.Manure Receptacles Reconstructed, &c.Accumulations Removed.Improperly kept, Removed.
  • Page 60
    The following Table summarises the work done among the children attending the Centre during 1931 :—
    Referred for treatment for active rheumatism :