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Poplar 1961

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

Published
1962
Pages
72
Tables
43

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43 tables in this report

  • Page 8
    STATISTICS OF TOE AREA
  • Page 9
    EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR
    MalesFemalesTOTAL
  • Page 10
    TABLE I DEATHS
    CAUSES OF DEATHSSEXALL AGESAGE GROUPS
    0–1–5–15–25–45–65–75–
  • Page 11
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 14
    AVERAGE RESULTS OF THE CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF WATER SUPPLIED TO THE BOROUGH OF POPLAR DURING 1961 MILLIGRAMMES PER LITRE (unless otherwise stated)
    Description of the sampleNo. of samplesAmmonia NitrogenAlbuminoid NitrogenOxidised NitrogenChlorides as Cl.Oxygen abs. from Permanganate 4 hours at 27 C.Turbidity unitsColour m,m. Brown 2ft. tube Burgess's TintometerHardness (Total)
    NitrateNitrite
  • Page 14
    METROPOLITAN WATER BOARD - WATER EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT BACTERIOLOGICAL RESULTS - YEARLY AVERAGES, 1961
    AFTER TREATMENTAgar plate count per ml.Coliform countE. coli count
    Source of supplyNumber of samples20-24 hours at 37 C.3 days at 22 C.Per cent samples negative in 100 ml.Per cent samples negative in 100 ml.
  • Page 15
    TABLE II INSPECTIONS, INSANITARY CONDITIONS THEN EXISTING AND RE-INSPECTIONS DURING THE YEAR 1961
  • Page 15
    Defects - found in Dwelling Houses:
    Nuisances etc. foundWorks completed
  • Page 16
    TABLE II (Contd.).
    Nuisances etc, foundWorks completed
  • Page 17
    TABLE III
    AddressNature of ComplaintResult
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    Continued from previous page...
    AddressNature of ComplaintResult
  • Page 19
    Continued from previous page...
    AddressNature of ComplaintResult
  • Page 20
    Continued from previous page...
    AddressNature of ComplaintResult
  • Page 22
    The number of persons cleansed during 1960 was as follows :
    VerminousScabiesTOTAL
  • Page 23
    (a) Disinfection:—
    Premises DisinfectedArticles Disinfected
  • Page 23
    In addition 531 tons of waste paper, and 52¼ tons of Sterilised Rags were disinfected. (b) Disinfestation:—
  • Page 25
    Continued from previous page...
    TYPE OP PROPERTY
    Local AuthorityDwelling Houses including Council housesAll other (including Business Premises)TOTAL
  • Page 26
    FACTORIES ACT, 1961 (TABLES IV, V & VI) TABLE IV INSPECTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVISIONS AS TO HEALTH
    PREMISESNumber on RegisterNUMBER OF
    InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers prosecuted
  • Page 27
    TABLE V CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND
    PARTICULARSNo. of cases in which defects wereNo. of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
  • Page 28
    TABLE VI OUTWORKERS
    NATURE OF WORKSECTION 133SECTION 134
    No. of outworkers in August list required by Sec. 110 (1) (c) (3)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
  • Page 31
    CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956 ANNUAL STATISTICS 1st JANUARY to 31st DECEMBER, 1961
    REASON FOR VISITCODE NO.SECTIONVISITSREVISITS
  • Page 32
    TABLE VII ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RECORDING TABLE
    CONSTITUENTSJANUARYFEBRUARYMARCHAPRILMAYJUNE
    WATER46.98 mm. rain1.85 in. rain54.48 mm. rain2.15 in. rain1.58 mm. rain0.06 in. rain44.40 mm. rain1.75 in. rain23 mm. rain0.92 in. rain29 mm. rain1.16 in rain
    Grains per 100 sq. metresTbns per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mile
  • Page 33
    TABLE VII (Contd.)
    CONSTITUENTSJULYAUGUSTSEPTEMBEROCTOBERNOVEMBERDECEMBER
    WATER43 mm. rain1.69 in. rain54 mm. rain2.13 in. rain49 mm. rain1.93 in. rain59 mm. rain2.32 in. rain59 mm. rain2.32 in. rain68 mm. rain2.68 in. rain
    Grams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mil eGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mileGrams per 100 sq. metresTons per square mile
  • Page 35
    Details of inspections are as shown below:—
  • Page 36
    PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS. There are two pools, both situated at the main establishment. East India Dock Road, E, 14., and I am indebted to the Chief Baths Superintendent for the information contained in the report which follows:—
    Large PoolSmall Pool
  • Page 38
    The numberof families living in property owned or managed by the Borough Council at 31st December, 1961, was as follows
    Type of dwellingNo. of Lettings
  • Page 39
    RENT ACT, 1957. Details of action taken between 1st January and 31st December, 1961, are as follows:—
  • Page 40
    HOUSING STATISTICS.
  • Page 41
    3. Action under Statutory Powers during the year (cont.):—
  • Page 43
    INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES. The following is a detailed summary showing the types of premises inspected during the year:—
    Number of Inspections
  • Page 44
    TABLE VIII
    Sample No.ARTICLERESULT OF ANALYSISACTION
  • Page 46
    Continued from previous page...
    Unsound Food (contd.)FRESH FOODCANNED FOODS
  • Page 46
    The following is a summary of foods condemned as being unfit for human consumption:—
    Feesh foodsCanned foods
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
  • Page 47
    Summary of condemned foods (contd.)
    Fresh foodsCanned foods
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
  • Page 48
    FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955.—Legal Proceedings.
    Premises0ffenceResult
  • Page 49
    FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS, 1960 - Legal Proceedings.
    PremisesOffenceResult
  • Page 51
    TABLE IX TUBERCULOSIS - PRIMARY NOTIFICATIONS
    0 years1 years2 years5 years10 years15 years20 years25 years35 years45 years55 years65 years75 yearsTOTAL
  • Page 51
    The number of cases remaining on the register at 31st December, 1961, after adjustment in respect of deaths and transfers, was as follows:—
    PulmonaryNon-pulmonaryTOTAL
  • Page 53
    TABLE X INFECTIOUS DISEASE
    DISEASECorrected NotificationsRemoved to Hospital
    0-yrs.1- yrs.3- yrs.5- yrs.15-yrs.25-yrs.45-yrs.65-yrs.TOTAL
  • Page 54
    AMBULANCE FACILITIES The provision of ambulance transport within the administrative County of London is the responsibility of the London County Council and is available, free of charge, in the following circumstances
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  • Page 56
    Ante Natal and Post Natal Clinics.
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    Child Minders (Daily Guardians)