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Paddington 1935

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

Published
1936
Author
Oates, Geoffrey Eugene
Pages
64
Tables
55

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55 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    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.Mor tal ity.
  • Page 8
    The following table show the birth-rate during each of the last six year in England and Wales, in London, in Paddington and in each of the wards of the Borough:-
    1935Birth-rates.
    No. of Births.Birthrates.19341933193219311930
  • 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 LIVE BIRTHS
    Ward.Rate.
  • Page 9
    Births in Institutions.
    Local—Legitimate.Illegitimate.Total.
    Residents. Non-residents.Residents.Non-residents.Residents.Non-residents.
  • Page 9
    1935. 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 10
    Deaths of Residents of the Borough, 1935. 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 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:—
    1935.Death-rates.
    No. of Deaths.Death-rates.19341933193219311930
  • Page 11
    The following table shows the course of the death-rate in the Borough in the past DEATH-RATES. Paddington.
  • Page 11
    Deaths in Institutions, 1935.
    Local.Total.Nonresidents.
  • Page 12
    The following table gives the births and the infantile deaths and death-rates for the year 1935 in England and Wales, in London, in the Borough and in the various wards of the Borough. The infantile mortality rates for 1930 to 1934 are given for comparison.
    1935Infantile Mortality Rates.
    No. of Births.No. of Deaths of Children under 1 year.Infantile Mortality Rates.19341933193219311930
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality Rates, 1896-1935.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington
  • Page 13
    Infantile Mortality in Paddington—1935.
    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 13
    It has been customary in previous annual reports to make a note of infantile mortality in special localities. The following is a summary of the results:— Infantile Mortality in Special Areas.
    Areas.1935Infantile Mortality Rates.
    Births.Deaths.193519341933193219311930
  • Page 14
    The 8 deaths were equivalent to a mortality rate of 3.95 per 1,000 total (live and still) births. In the following table this rate is compared with the rates for London and England and Wales. Corresponding rates for the four previous years are also given.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington.
  • 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 of Poplar:— 1935.
    Cities and Boroughs.Estimated Resident Population.Live Births (Rate).Death Rate.Infantile Mortality per 1,000 Births.
    Crude.Adjusted.
  • Page 15
    The following table summarises the eases of notifiable diseases notified in the years 1925 to 1935:— Analysis of Notification Certificates. (Uncorrected for Errors in Diagnosis.)
    19251926192719281929193019311932193319341935
  • Page 15
    The following table furnishes an analysis of some of the notifiable diseases according to age, sex and ward of the Borough:— 1935. 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 17
    Seasonal Prevalence.—The following table shows the number of cases notified in each four-weekly period during 1935:— 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
    1935. Number of Schick Tests.
    Pos.Neg.Ps. Pos.Ps. Neg.Unknown result.Total.Fully Inoculated.Partly Inoculated.No. of Inocs. given.
  • Page 18
    Number op Schick Re-tests.
    Positive.Negative.Ps. Positive.Ps. Negative.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
    Tho number "Fully Inoculated" come under the following age groups:—
    Ordinary Clinic.Private Practitioners.
  • Page 19
    1935. 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 22
    The numbers of deaths for previous years are shown in the list following:— Numbers of Deaths in Paddington.
  • Page 23
    The following table furnishes an analysis of the sites affected in the fatal cases of cancer during the year. 1935. 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
    Public Health (Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1930. Summary of Notifications on Form A received during the year 1935.
    Tuberculosis of the Lungs.Other Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 24
    Visits Paid to Homes of Tuberculous Patients.
  • Page 24
    Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1935.
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonarv.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 25
    Particulars of the dental work done during the year are shown in the subjoined table. Summary of Dental Treatment for the Year 1935.
    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 26
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1935.
    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
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  • Page 27
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1935.
    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 29
    Health Visiting.
  • Page 31
    Consultation Centres. Summary of Work for the Year 1935.
    Harrow Road.Third Avenue.Macroom Road.St. Mary's Terrace.Queens- boro Passage.Totals.
    Tues.Thurs.Tues.Fri.Wed.Thurs.Wed.Fri.Mon.
  • Page 31
    Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics.
    Harrow Road.Macroom Road.
  • Page 31
    Consultative and Physical Treatment Centre.
  • Page 34
    Statistical Summary .
    Queen's Park.Howley Place.
    Full days.Saturdays.Full days.Saturdays.
  • Page 34
    Cases of Infectious Disease.
  • Page 35
    Basis.—Total income of family, less rent, divided by number of persons living on said income. 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 39
    The examinations made during 1935 were as follows:—
    Disease suspected.Number of Examinations.Number of Positive Results
  • Page 45
    The following Table gives some idea of the amount of housing already achieved for Paddington, showing as it does the total number of applications received since April, 1920, and how they were dealt with.
    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. 1935.
  • Page 48
    HOUSING. (Ministry of Health Table.)
  • Page 48
    FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS. 1935. 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 49
    The Home Office forwarded 15 complaints, which comprised:—
  • 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, 1935. Average Monthly Figure for Percentage.
    Fat Content and Non-Fatty Solids.
  • Page 54
    Samples Submitted to Public Analyst—1935.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 55
    Samples submitted to Public Analyst—1936—continued.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 57
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1935.
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
    Public Health (London) Act, 1891. Section 4.£s.d.
  • Page 58
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1935.—continued.
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
    Section 37.£s.d.
  • Page 59
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1935.—continued.
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
    £s.d.
  • Page 59
    OFFICE (CLERICAL) WORK. 1935.
  • Page 60
    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.Wastfa 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.