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Paddington 1934

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

Published
1935
Author
Oates, Geoffrey Eugene
Pages
68
Tables
49

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49 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.Mortal ity.
  • 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:—
    1934.Birth-rates.
    No. of Births.Birth-rates.19331932193119301929
  • 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.Residents.Non-residents.
  • Page 8
    1934. Selected Causes of Death Arranged in Four-Weekly Periods.
    Period ended.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Phthisis.Cancer.Influenza.Bronchitis.Pneumonia.Diarrhœa & Enteritis
  • Page 9
    Deaths of Residents of the Borough, 1934. Sex-Age Distribution for Whole Borough.
    All Ages.Deaths at Ages.
    0—1—2—5—15—25—35—45—55—65—75—
    M.F.P.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 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:—
    1934.Death-rates.
    No. of Deaths.Death-rates .19331932193119301929
  • 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, 1934.
    Local.Total.Nonresidents.
  • Page 11
    The following table gives the births and the infantile deaths and death-rates for the year 1934 in England and Wales, in London, in the Borough and the various wards of the Borough. The infantile mortality rates for 1929 to 1933 are given for comparison.
    1934Infantile Mortality Rates.
    No. of Births.No. of Deaths of Children under 1 year.Infantile Mortality Rates.19331932193119301929
  • Page 11
    Infantile Mortality Rates, 1896-1934.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington.
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality in Paddington—1934.
    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.1934Infantile Mortality Rates.
    Births.Deaths.193419331932193119301929
  • Page 13
    VITAL STATISTICS. Metropolitan Boroughs. 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:— 1934.
    Cities and Boroughs.Estimated Resident Population.Live Births (Rate).Death Rate.Infantile Mortality per 1,000 Births.
    Crude.Adjusted.
  • Page 14
    Analysis of Notification Certificates. (Uncorrected for Errors in Diagnosis.)
    19241925192619271928192919301931193219331934
  • Page 14
    1934. NOTIFICATIONS. A.—Ward Distribution.
    Queen's Park.Harrow Road.Maida Vale.Town.Church.Westbourne .Lancaster Gate.Hyd Park
    West.East.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.
  • 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
    1934. 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 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 17
    1934. Number of Schick Tests.
    Pos.Neg.Ps. Pos.Ps. Neg.Unknown Result.Total.Fully InoculatedPartly InoculatedNo. of Inocs. given.
  • Page 17
    Number or Schick Re-tests.
    Positive.Negative.Ps. Pos.Ps. Neg.Unknown Result.Total.
    After first Re-test.After further Re-test.After first Re-test.After further Re-test.After first Re-test.After further Re-test.After first Re-test.After further Re-test.
  • Page 18
    1934. Measles . Reported 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 23
    Numbers of Deaths in Paddington.
  • Page 23
    1934. 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.m.f.m.f.M.f.
  • Page 24
    The number of deaths from tuberculosis of all kinds was 122 in 1932, 104 in 1933 and 97 in 1934, the latter figure creating a new low record. In recent years the numbers of deaths were as follows:—
  • Page 24
    Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1930. Summary of Notifications on Form A received during the year 1934.
    Tuberculosis of the Lungs.Other Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 24
    Visits Paid to Homes of Tuberculous Patients.
  • Page 25
    Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1934.
    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 1934.
    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 1934.
    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 1934.
    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 32
    Consultation Centres. Summary of Work for the Year 1934.
    Harrow Road.Third Avenue.Macroom Road.St. Mary's Terrace.Queens- boro' Passage.Totals
    Tues.Thurs.Tues.Fri.Wed.Thurs.Wed.Fri.Mon.
  • Page 35
    Statistical Summary.
    Queen's Park.Howley Place.
    Full days.Saturdays.Full days.Saturdays.
  • 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 48
    Table No. 1 (Housing).
    Estate.Submitted.Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 48
    Table No. 2 (Housing).
    Estate.Number of Applications Recived.Number Housed.Waiting.Withdrawn.Refused by L.C.C.Offered, not accepted.
  • Page 49
    FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS. 1934.
    Number of
    Premises.Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers prosecuted.
  • Page 50
    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 51
    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.
  • Page 53
    Genuine Milk Samples, 1934.
    Fat Content and Non-Fatty Solids.
  • Page 54
    Samples Submitted to Public Analyst—1934.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 55
    Samples submitted to Public Analyst—1934—continued.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 57
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1934.
    The results of the Summonses taken out during the year are summarised in the following tables:—
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 58
    Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
    Offence.Fine.Costs.
    £s.d.
  • Page 58
    Milk and Dairies Order, 1926.
    Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 58
    Factory and Workshops Act, 1901.
    Address.Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 58
    OFFICE (CLERICAL) WORK.
  • 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.