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St James's 1897

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]

Published
1898
Pages
70
Tables
40

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40 tables in this report

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    The area and population, to which this Report relates, have been summarized in the following table:—
    Area in Acres 162Population.Mean Density of Population per Acre.
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    The deaths registered as having occurred in St. James's for the four quarters of the year 1897, were as follows:—
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    The following Table gives a summary of the certified causes of death among persons dying in Outlying Institutions, after having been removed from the district of St. James's, Westminster, during the year 1897:—
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    The following Table shows the periods of life, and the seasonal variations of the Mortality in St. James's, during the Seven years 1890-1896 inclusive.
    Under 1 Year of Age.1 and under 5.5 and under 20.20 and under 40.40 and under 60.60 and under 80.80 and upwards.All Ages.
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    ZYMOTIC DEATHS REGISTERED IN ST. JAMES'S DURING THE 25 YEARS— 1872-96 INCLUSIVE.
    1872187318741875187618771878187918801881188218831884188518861887188818891890189118921893189418951896.
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    Table A.—DEATHS registered during the year 1897 in the Classified according to
    Localities.Mortality from all causes, at subjoined ages.Mortality from subjoined
    At all Ages.Under 1.1—5.5-15.15—25.25—65.65 and upwards.Ages.12345
    Small-Pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Typhus.
    (b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)
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    The subjoined numbers have also to be taken into account
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    Parish of St. Jambs, Westminster—a Metropolitan District. Diseases, Ages, and Localities.
    678910111213141516171819212122
    Fevers.Cholera.Erysipelas.Measles.Whooping Cough.Diarrhæa and Dysentery.Rheumatic Fever.Phthisis.Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.Heart Disease.Cancer.Injuries.All other Diseases.Total.
    Enteric. §Continued.Relapsing.Puerperal.
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    in judging of the above records of Mortality.
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    Table B.—POPULATION, BIRTHS, AND NEW CASES OF Medical Officer of Health, during the year 1897, in the Classified according to
    Localities.Population at all ages.Registered Births.Infectious Sickness Kkpokted
    Census 1891Census 1896.Ages.l234567
    Smallpox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Membranous Croup.Fevers.
    (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)Typhus.Enteric.Continued.
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    INFECTIOUS SICKNESS coming to the knowledge of the Parish of St. James's, Westminster—a Metropolitan District. Diseases, Ages, and Localities.
    In each locality.Infectious casks removed to extra-parochial hospitals or elsewhere
    891011Totals.1234567891011Totals.
    Fevers.Cholera.ErysipelasSmallpox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Membranous. Croup.Fevers.Cholera.Erysipelas.
    Relapsing.Puerperal.Typhus.Enteric.Continued.Relapsing.Puerperal.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897.
    No of Case.Date.Address.Sex.Age.Diseaee.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO EEPOET OP MEDICAL OPFICEE OP HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of Case.Date.Address.SexAge.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coining to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No. of Case.Date.Address.Sex.Age.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of Case.Date.Address.Sex-Age.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of Case.Date.Address.Sex.Age.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of Case.Date.Address.Sex.Age.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases Notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of Case.Date.Address.Sex.Age.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of CaseDate.Address.Sex.Age.Disease.Removed toPatient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table II.—Cases of Infectious Diseases notifiable under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Sec. 55, and coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health during the year 1897— Continued.
    No.of CaseDate.Address.Sex.Age.Disease.Removed to.Patient's Occupation.Parent's Occupation.Remarks.
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    PARISH OF ST. JAMES, WESTMINSTER. APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. TABLE III.—ABSTRACT OF WORK DONE BY SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE TEAR 1897.
    NUISANCES REMOVED OR ABATED.First Quarter.Second Quarter.Third Quarter.Fourth Quarter.For the whole Year.
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    PARISH OF ST. JAMES, WESTMINSTER. APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. TABLE III—ABSTRACT OF WORK DONE BY SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR 1897 ( Continued).
    NUISANCES REMOVED OR ABATED.First Quarter.Second Quarter.Third Quarter.Fourth Quarter.For the whole Year.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Table V.—Underground Rooms or Cellars cleared of Occupants, under the 96t h Section of the Act, 54 and 55 Victoria, cap. 76, up to end of year 1897.
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    APPENDIX TO REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. TABLE IV.—SUMMARY OF WORK BY SANITARY INSPECTORS DURING THE YEAR 1897.
    NUISANCES REMOVED OR ABATED.First Quarter.Second QuarterThird Quarter.Fourth Quarter.For the whole year.
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    Among the samples submitted for examination, there were:—
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    Table of 84 Samples submitted for examination during the year 1897. Note.—A good average milk should contain 12.5 % of Milk Solids. Milks containing 13 % and over are described as " Excellent." Milks containing from 12 to 13 % are described as " Good." Milks containing less than 12 % are described as " Poor." Milks containing less than 11.25 are certified as adulterated with water, and thereupon the percentage of added water is calculated in comparison with a standard of fair average Milk containing 12 5 of Milk Solids. For general remarks on Standards, see my Report on Food Analysis for year 1896 (pages 48-50).
    No.Article.Quality.Principal Facta of Analysis.Remarks.
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    Table of 84 Samples submitted for examination during the year 1897— continued.
    No.Article.Quality.Principal facts of Analysis.Remarks.
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    Table of 84 Samples submitted for examination during the year 1897— continued.
    No.Article.Quality.Principal Facts of Analysis.Remarks.
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    MILK, "No. 53." Analytical Findings from the same
    Portion of Sample sent to:—Date of Analysis. 1897.Percentages by Weight.Standard of Comparison as stated in Certificate for the calculation of Added Water.Standard of Comparison actually used.
    Total Milk Solids.Milk Fat.Milk Solids not Fat.Additions made for estimated loss of Non-fatty Solids by decomposition during storage.Added Water as certified.
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    Percentages of Added Water, as Calculated from the Analytical Findings when compared with the following standards of MILK:—
    Fair Average Milk, containing 12.5 % of Milk Solids.Bottom limit Milk, containing 11.25% of Milk Solids.Bottom limit Milk, regarding its 8 5 % of Non-fatty Solids; disregarding excess or deficiency in its 2.75 % Fat.