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Paddington 1933

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

Published
1934
Author
Oates, Geoffrey Eugene
Pages
66
Tables
53

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53 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.MortalityTo-tals.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:—
    1933.Birth-rates.
    No. of Births.Birth-rates.19321931193019291928
  • Page 7
    The following table shows the course of the birth-rate in the Borough in the past:— BIRTH-RATES. Paddington.
  • Page 7
    RATE OF ILLEGITIMATE BIRTHS PER 100 TOTAL BIRTHS.
    Ward.Rate.
  • Page 8
    Births in Institutions.
    Local—Legitimate.Illegitimate.Total.
    Residents.Non-residents.Residents.Non-residents.ResidentsNon-residents.
  • Page 8
    1933. 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, 1933. Sex-Age Distribution for Whole Borough.
    All Ages.Deaths at Ages.
    0—1—2—5—15—25—35—45—55—65—75—
  • Page 10
    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:—
    1933.Death-rates.
    No. of Deaths.Death-rates.19321931193019291928
  • 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, 1933.
    Local.Total.Non-resident.
  • Page 10
    Outlying.
    Paddington Residents.
  • Page 11
    Infantile Mortality Rates, 1896-1933.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington.
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality in Paddington—1933.
    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.
    Areas.1933Infantile Mortality Rates.
    Births.Deaths.193319321931193019291928
  • 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:— 1933.
    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
    Analysis of Notification Certificates. (Uncorrected for Errors in Diagnosis.)
    19231924192519261927192819291930193119321933
  • Page 14
    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
    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 15
    Comparison with previous years is as follows:—
  • Page 16
    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
    1933. Measles. Notified and Reported Cases. Four-Weekly Periods.
    Period No. 1.Period No. 2.Period No. 3.Period No. i.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 22
    Treatment. —The following table summarises the work done amongst the 178 children attending the Centre during the year:—
  • Page 23
    1933. Cancer.
    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.MF.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 24
    Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations , 1930. Summary of Notifications on Form A received during the year 1933.
    Tuberculosis of the Lungs.Other Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 25
    Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1933.
    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 1933.
    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
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1933.
    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
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1933.
    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
    Health Visiting.
  • Page 32
    Consultation Centres. Summary of Work for the Year 1933.
    Harrow Road.Third Avenue.Macroom Road.St. Mary's Terrace.Queens- boro' Passage.Totals.
    Tues.Thurs.Tues.Fri.Wed.Thurs.Wed.Fri.Mon.
  • Page 34
    Statistical Summary.
    Queen's Park.Howley Place.
    Full days.Saturdays.Full days.Saturdays.
  • Page 34
    Cases of Infectious Disease.
  • Page 36
    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.s.d.s.d.
  • Page 43
    One hundred and ten (110) canal boats were inspected during the year, the following fringements of the Acts and Regulations being discovered:—
  • Page 45
    Table No . 1 ( Housing).
    Estate.Submitted.Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 46
    Table No. 2 (Housing).
    Estate.Number of Applications Received.Number Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 47
    Defects, Nuisances and Contraventions of Bye-laws (other than items of Dilapidation) Discovered and Remedied in Registered Tenement Houses.
    1933
  • Page 47
    Notices Issued.
  • Page 47
    Items of Dilapidation for which Letters were sent to the Owners (Section 17 or the Housing Act, 1930).
  • Page 48
    Continued from pervious page...
  • Page 48
    HOUSING. (Ministry of Health Table.)
  • Page 48
    FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS. 1933. Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers prosecuted.
  • Page 49
    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 50
    The following Table shows the number of organs destroyed, and the disease with which they were affected:—
    Bullocks.Sheep.
    Heads.Tongues.Lungs.Livers.Mesenteries.Stomachs.Lungs.Livers.Hearts.Pieces.
  • Page 53
    Genuine Milk Samples, 1933. Average Monthly Figure for Percentage.
    Fat Contentand Non-Fatty Solids
  • Page 53
    Samples submitted to Public Analyst—1933.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 54
    Samples submitted to Public Analyst—1933— continued.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 57
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1933. The results of the Summonses taken out during the year are summarised in the following tables:-
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 57
    Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Section 47.
    Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 57
    Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
    Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 58
    OFFICE (CLERICAL) WORK.
    1933.
  • Page 59
    Report of the Work of the District Inspectors.
    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.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, 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.Yards and Areas Paved and Drained.Roofs Repaired.Manure Receptacles Reconstructed, etc.Accumulations Removed.Improperly kept, Removed.