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Paddington 1936

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

Published
1937
Author
Oates, Geoffrey Eugene
Pages
68
Tables
46

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46 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    General Summary of Vital Statistics.
    YearBirths.Deaths at All Ages.Deaths under One Year.
    Estimated Population.*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 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:—
    1936.Birth-rates.
    No. of Births.Birthrates.19351934193319321931
  • 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
    1936. 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 1936. 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:—
    1936.Death-rates.
    No. of Deaths.Death-rates .19351934193319321931
  • Page 11
    Deaths in Institutions, 1936.
    Local.Total.Nonresidents.
  • Page 12
    The following table gives the births and the infantile deaths and death-rates for the year 1936 in England and Wales, in London, in the Borough and in the various wards of the Borough. The infantile mortality rates for 1931 to 1935 are given for comparison.
    1936Infantile Mortality Rates.
    No. of Births.No. of Deaths of Children under 1 year.Infantile Mortality Rates.19351934193319321931
  • Page 12
    Infantile Mortality Rates, 1896-1936.
    England and Wales.London.Paddington.
  • Page 13
    Infantile Mortality in Paddington—1936.
    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
    Infantile Mortality in Special Areas.
    Areas.1936Infantile Mortality Rates.
    Births.Deaths.193619351934193319321931
  • Page 14
    The subjoined information, comparing the vital statistics for London and the metropolitan boroughs, has been supplied by Dr. W. Allan Young, Medical Officer of Health of Poplar:— 1936.
    London and Cities and Boroughs.Estimated Resident Population.Live Births (Rate).Death Rate.Infantile Mortality per 1,000 Births.
    Crude.Adjusted.
  • Page 15
    The following table shows the number of cases of infectious disease (excepting tuberculosis), notified during the year, the number admitted to hospital, and the number of deaths :—
    Disease.Total Cases Notified.Cases Admitted to Hospital.Total Deaths.
  • Page 15
    The following table summarises the cases of all notifiable diseases notified in the years 1926 to 1936 Analysis of Notification Certificates. (Uncorrected for Errors in Diagnosis.)
    19261927192819291930193119321933193419351936
  • Page 16
    NOTIFICATIONS. A.—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
    B.—Ward Distribution.
    Queen's Park.Harrow Road.Maida Vale.Town.Church.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 17
    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 18
    1936. Number of Schick Tests.
    Positive.Negative.Pseudo-Positive.Pseudo-Negative.Unknown result.Total.Fully Inoculated.Partly Inoculated.No. of Inocs. given.
  • Page 19
    Number of Schick Re-tests.
    Positive.Negative.Pseudo-Positive.Pseudo -Negative.Unknown Resu It.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 19
    The number "Fully Inoculated" come under the following age groups:—
    Ordinary Clinic.Private Practitioners.
  • Page 20
    1936. 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
    The numbers of deaths for previous years are shown in the list following:— Numbers of Deaths of Paddington Residents.
  • Page 23
    The following table furnishes an analysis of the sites affected in the fatal cases of cancer during the year.
    1936. 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.
    Tuberculosis of the Lungs.Other Tuberculosis.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 25
    Tuberculosis. New Cases and Mortality During 1936.
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.f.m.f.
  • Page 26
    Summary of Dental Treatment for the Year 1936.
    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.Boot.Without Anaesthetic.Local Administration.Gas Administration.Number of teeth extracted.Upper.Lower.Re-models.Repairs.
  • Page 28
    Return Showing the Work of the Dispensary During the Year 1936.
    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
    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 thk Year 1936.
    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
    Scale for Assessment of Patients.
    Net Weekly Income after deducting rent, furniture and fares, not exceeding:—
    Number in family. 1a.d.8.d.8.d.8.d.8.d.8.d.8.d.
  • Page 43
    Borough Wards.Totals of families.Percentage overcrowded.
    Overcrowded.Not overcrowded.Total.
  • Page 44
    Estimate of the Number of New Houses required for the Abatement of Overcrowding, Prepared in Accordance with Official Suggestions.
    Size. Number.3 rooms.4 rooms.5 rooms.6 rooms.7 rooms.8 rooms.9 rooms.10 rooms.Total.
  • Page 44
    Table I.
    No. of Rooms.Permitted No. of persons.
  • Page 44
    Table II.
    Size of Rooms.Permitted No. of persons.
  • Page 47
    Summary of Clearance and Housing Operations of the Metropolitan Borough Councils up to 31st March, 1937—Prepared by the London County Council.
    Metropolitan Borough.Clearance areas declared under the Housing Acts, 1930 and 1936.Action taken under Part II of Housing Acts, 1930 and 1936.Dwellings provided since 1919.
    Number of areas or groups of areas.Premises.Size of areas.Persons displaced or to be displaced.Houses demolishedHouses or parts of houses closed.Completed.In course of erection.Plans in preparation.
  • Page 48
    1927-1928 Agreements.
  • Page 52
    Defects Found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of offences in respect to which Prosecutions were instituted.
    Found.RemediedReferred to h.m. Inspector.
  • Page 54
    Bullocks.Sheep.
    Heads.Tongues.Lungs.Livers.Mesenteries.Stomachs.Hearts.Lungs.Livers.Hearts.
  • Page 56
    Genuine Milk Samples, 1936. Average Monthly Figure for Percentage.
    Fat Content andNon-Fatty Solids.
  • Page 57
    Samples Submitted to Public Analyst—1936.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 58
    Samples Submitted to Public Analyst—1936—continued.
    Number examined.Number adulterated.Percentage adulterated.
    Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.Formal.Informal.
  • Page 60
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1936.
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 61
    Continued from previous page...
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 62
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, 1936.—continued.
    Premises.Offence.Fine.Costs.
  • Page 63
    Report of the Work of the District Inspectors.
    YEARS.Number of Complaints received.Inspeotion of Dwelling Houses.Inspeotion of Dwelling Houses.Sanitary Works completed in Dwelling Houses.To Regulate Keeping of Animals.
    Drainage, etc.Water Supply.Dust ReceptaclesMiscellaneous.
    "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.