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Paddington 1932

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

Published
1933
Author
Oates, Geoffrey Eugene
Pages
58
Tables
43

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43 tables in this report

  • Page 8
    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:—
    1932.Birth-rates.
    No. of Births.Birthrates .19311930192919281927
  • Page 8
    The following table shows the course of the birth-rate in the Borough in the past:— BIRTH-RATES. Paddington.
  • Page 8
    RATE OF ILLEGITIMATE BIRTHS PER 100 TOTAL BIRTHS.
    Ward.Rate.
  • Page 9
    1932. 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 10
    Deaths of residents of the Borough, 1932. Sex-Age Distribution for Whole Borough.
    All Ages.Deaths at Ages.
    0—1—2—5—15—25—35—45—55—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 11
    The following table shows the death-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:—
    1932.Death-rates.
    No. of Deaths.Death-rates.19311930192919281927
  • Page 11
    The following table shows the course of the death-rate in the Borough in the past:— DEATH-RATES. Paddington.
  • Page 12
    The following table gives the births and the infantile deaths and death-rates for the year 1932 in England and Wales, in London, in the Borough and the various wards of the Borough. The infantile mortality rates for 1927 to 1931 are given for comparison.
    1932Infantile Mortality Rates.
    No. of Births.No. of Deaths of Children under 1 year.Infantile Mortality Rates.19311930192919281927
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality Rates, 1896-1932.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington.
  • Page 13
    Infantile Mortality in Paddington.—1932.
    Causes of Death.Under 1 week.I 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.0 months and under 12 months.Total Deaths under 1 year.Rate per 1,000 Births.
  • Page 13
    Infantile Mortality in Special Areas.
    Areas.1932Infantile Mortality Rates. 1
    Births.Deaths.19321931193019291928
  • Page 14
    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:— 1932.
    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 15
    Analysis of Notification Certificates. (Uncorrected for Errors in Diagnosis).
    19221923192419251926192719281929193019311932
  • Page 15
    1932. NOTIFICATIONS. A.—Ward Distribution.
    Queen's Park.Harrow Road.Maida Vale.Town.Churcb.West-bourne .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 16
    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 16
    1932. 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.Totals.
  • Page 17
    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 18
    1932. Measles. Notified Cases. 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 21
    The following table furnishes an analysis of the sites affected in the fatal cases of cancer during the year. Three cases are not included owing to absence of information. 1932 Cancer.
    Site of Disease.Ages.All Ages.
    0—15—25—35—45—55—go75—
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 24
    Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1930. Summary of Notifications on Form A received during the year 1932.
    Tuberculosis of the Lungs.Other Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 25
    Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1932.
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths .
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 26
    Particulars of the dental work done during the year are shown in the subjoined table. Summary of Dental Treatment for the Year 1932.
    Particulars of Patients.Number of Fillings.Number of Scalings.Extraction Cases.Dentures.Number of Dressings.Number for Advice.Denture Visits.Number of New Patients.
    Number of Attendances.Simple.Root.Without Anaesthetic.Local Administration.Gas Administration.Number of teeth extracted.Upper.Lower.Re-models.Repairs.
  • Page 27
    Eeturn Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Tear 1932.
    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 27
    Eeturn Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Tear 1932.
  • Page 28
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1932.
    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 30
    The home visiting work performed by the Health Visitors during the year is summarised in the appended table. Health Visiting.
  • Page 32
    Consultation Centres. Summary of Work for the Year 1932.
    Harrow Road.Third Avenue.Macroom Road.St. Mary's Terrace.Queens- boro' Passage.Totals.
    Tues.Thurs.Tues.Fri.Wed.Thurs.Wed.Fri.Mon.
  • Page 32
    The total number of children attending the consultations was 2,295, 1,157 being under 1 year of age and 1,138 between the ages of 1 and 5 years.
    Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics.
    Harrow Road.Macroom Road.
  • Page 33
    Statistical Summary.
    Queen's Park.Howley Place.
    Full days.Saturdays.Full days.Saturdays.
  • Page 35
    In determining the number living on income include dependants living at home in addition to man, wife and their children.
    Free.Half-Price.
    Number of family.Total Income less Rent.Average Per Head.Total Income less Rent.Average Per Head.
    s.d.s.d.8.d.s.d.
  • Page 36
    Particulars of Milk Grants During 1932. (1931 figures in brackets). The total number of cases considered by the "Grants" Sub-Committee during the year was 4,185, of which 1,342 represented new applications. These latter were divided up as follows:—
    Number of New Applications.Granted.Refused, withdrawn or referred to Public Assistance Committee.
  • Page 36
    Details relating to the numbers of orders issued and the expenditure incurred are given below.
  • Page 38
    The examinations made during 1932 were as follows:—
    Disease suspected.Number of Examinations.Number of Positive Results
  • Page 42
    The following Table (No. 1) shows the number of applications submitted to the London County Council for accommodation on the different Estates, during the year only, and how they were dealt with. Table No. 1 (Housing).
    Estate.Submitted.Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 43
    Table No. 2 (Housing).
    Estate.Number of Applications Received.Number Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 46
    Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of offences in respect to which Prosecutions were instituted.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
  • Page 47
    The following Table shows the number of organs destroyed and the diseases with which they were affected.
    Bullocks.Sheep.
    Heads.Tongues.Lungs.Livers.Mesenteries.Hearts.Spleens.Lungs.Livers.Hearts.
  • Page 49
    Genuine Milk Samples, 1932. Average Monthly Figure fob Percentage. Fat Content and Non-Fattv Solids.
    Fat Content andNon-Fatty Solides.
  • Page 50
    Samples submitted to Public Analyst—1932.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 51
    Samples submitted to Public Analyst—1932—continued.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 53
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1932. The results of the Summonses taken out during the year are summarised in the following tables:—
    Preamises.OffienceFine.Costs.
  • Page 53
    Public Healtd (London) Act, 1891, Section 47.
    Offence.Fine.Costs.
    £s.d.
  • Page 55
    Report of the Work of the District Inspectors, 1932.
    Inspection of Dwelling Houses.Sanitary Works completed in Dwelling Houses.To Regulate Keeping of Animals.'
    Drainage, etc.Water Supply.Dust ReceptaclesMiscellaneous.
    YEARS.Number of Complaints received."House-to-House."On Complaint or after Illness.Cellar Dwellings.Re-Inspection of all kinds. 1Entire 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, etc.Soil Pipes, New Provided.Soil Pipes Repaired.Soil Pipes Ventilated.Services Separated.Supplies Reinstated.Cisterns, New Provided.Cisterns, Cleansed, Repaired, etc.New Provided.Repaired, etc.Drains, Cleared, Flushed, etc.Houses or Rooms Cleansed, Whitewashed, etc.Cases of Overcrowding Abated.Cellar Dwellings Closed.Yards and Areas Paved and Drained.Roofs Repaired.Manure Receptacles Reconstructed, etc.Accumulations Removed.Improperly kept, Removed.