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London County Council 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]

Published
1907
Pages
239
Tables
204

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204 tables in this report

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    Sanitary areas.—Populations (middle ot 1906).
    Sanitary area.Estimated population (middle of 1906).Sanitary area.Estimated population (middle of 1906).
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    Marriage-rates.
    Period.Marriage-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Marriage-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    Marriages of tumors per cent, of total marriages.
    Period.London.England and Wales.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
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    London—Birth-rates.
    Period.Birth-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Birth-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    England and Wales—Birth-rates.
    Period.Birth-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Birth-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    All Causes—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.Estimated Population (middle of 1906.)Crude death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living (corrected for age and sex distribution).
    1896-1905.1906.1896-1905.1906.
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    All Causes—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Crude and corrected death-rates5 (All Causes), per 1,000 persons living, in the County of London, and the several sanitary districts.
    Area.Standard death-rate.Factor for correction for age and sex distribution.Crude death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Corrected death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Comparative mortality figure (London, 1,000),
    1901-5.1906.1901-5.1906.1901-5.1906.
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    Area.Standard death-rate.Factor for correction for age and sex distribution.Crude death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Corrected death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Comparative mortality figure (London, 1,000).
    1901-5.1906.1901-5.19"6.1901-5.1906.
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    Death-rates in sanitary areas per 1,000 persons living in 1906, calculatcd (a) on Registrar General's Annual Summary population and (b) on Equalisation of rates population.
    Sanitary area.Population.Crude Death-rateCorrected Death-rate
    (a) Annual Summary estimate.(b) Equalisation of Rates' estimate.Calculated on (a).Calculated on (b).Calculated on (a).Calculated on (b).
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    Sanitary area.Population.Crude Death-rateCorrected Death-rate
    (a) Annual Summary estimate.(b) Equalisation of Rates' estimate.Calculated on (a).Calculated on (b).Calculated on (a).Calculated on (b).
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    All Causes—Deaths at the several age-periods in sanitary areas —1906 (365 days).
    Age period.0-1-2-3-4-Under 5.5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85 & upwardsAll Ages.
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    Death-rates per 1,000 living at the several age-periods in 1906 as compared with those of the decennium 1891-1900.
    Age-period.Males.Females.
    Mean death-rate 1891-1900.Death-rate 1906.Difference per cent.Mean death-rate 1891-1900.Death-rate 1906.Difference per cent.
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    Table I. Mean future lifetime of males and females in groups of ages, calculated from the London Life Table, 1891-1900.
    Age-group.Males.Females.Age-group.Males.Females.
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    Table II. Lives and "Life-capital" gained or lost in 1906, as compared with the decennium 1891-1900.
    Age-group.Deaths calculated according to mean death-rates of 1891-1900.Deaths occurring in the year 1906.Gain ( + ) or loss (—) of lives in the year 1906, by fluctuation of mortality.Gain (+) or loss (—) of "life capital" in the year 1906 by fluctuations of mortality.
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    Deaths under one year of age per 1,000 births.
    Period.Deaths under one year of age per 1,000 births.Period.Deaths under one year of age per 1,001) births.
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    The following table enables comparison to be made of the infant mortality in London and other large English towns. Deaths under one year of age per 1,000 births.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    The following table shows the deaths under one year of age and the number of these deaths per 1,000 births in each of the sanitary areas of the County of London for the period 1901-5 and for the year 1906:— Sanitary areas—Deaths under one year of age per 1,000 births.
    Sanitary area.Deaths under one year of age, 1906. (52 weeks)Deaths under one year of age per 1,000 births.
    1901-5.1906.
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    Infant mortality during the year 1906. Deaths from stated causes in weeks and months under one year of age (365 days).
    Cause of Death.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Manths.5-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under one year.
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    Comparison may be made between the totals in this table and those of a similar table included in the Annual Report for 1905. The figures of the two years are as follows :—
    Period.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.05-6 Months.6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months.10-11 Months.! 1-12 Months.Total Deaths under one year.
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    Infant mortality in relation to temperature. (Third quarters of years compared.)
    Year.Deaths under 1 year of ago per 1,000 births.Mean temperature. Deg. F.Mean = 100.
    Deaths under 1 year of age per 1,000 births.Mean temperature.
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    Infant mortality and overcrowding 1—1906.
    Age-period.Proportion of overcrowding1 in groups of sanitary districts.
    Under 7.5 per cent.7.5 to 12.5 per cent.12.5 to 20.0 per cent.20.0 to 27.5 per cent.Over 27.5 per cent.
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    Infant mortality and overcrowding 1—1906.
    Number of group of districts in order of overcrowding.Comparative mortality figure.
    Children aged 0-3 months.Children aged 3-6 months.Children aged 6-9 months.Children aged 9-12 months.
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    Infant mortality (1830-46 compared with 1005-6.)
    Period.Months.Total under 1 year of age.
    0-11-22-33-66-99-12
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    Number of deaths , 1906, compared with the annual average deaths of the preceding decennium, 1896-1905.
    Cause of death.Diminution in 1906.Excess in 1906.
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    Death-rates 'per 100,000 living from All Causes, and from Specified Causes, in each of the several sanitary areas, 1906 (365 days).
    Sanitary area.Measles.Rheumatic Fever.Carcinoma.Sarcoma.Cancer (not otherwise defined).Tabes Mesenteric.Tuberculous Meningitis.Phthisis.Other Tuberculous and Scrofulous Diseases.Pneumonia.Other Respiratory Diseases.All other Cause.All Causes.
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    The death-rates in successive periods have been as follows:— Principal Epidemic Diseases.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    Principal Epidemic Diseases—Death.rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896.1905.1906.Town.1896.1905.1906.
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    Six Principal Epidemic Diseases—Death.rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Principal Epidemic Diseases.—Death.rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Deaths, 1906 (52 weeks.)Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1901-5.1906.
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    The death-rates from smallpox in successive periods have been as follows:— Smallpox.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    During the complete years in which the notification of infectious diseases has been obligatory, the number of cases of smallpox (uncorrected for errors in diagnosis) notified to the medical officers of health in the various sanitary districts comprised in the administrative county has been as follows:— Smallpox.
    Year.Cases notified.Case-rate per 1,001) persona living.
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    Smallpox—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896 1905.1906.
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    Smallpox—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Smallpox—Case-rates and death-rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Notified Cases, 1906 (52 weeks).Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Deaths, 1906. (52 weeks).Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1896-1905.1906.1901-5.1906.
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    The following table shows the number of cases of smallpox notified in London in each week of the year 1906— Smallpox—Weekly notified cases —1906.
    Week ended.No. of cases notified.Week ended.No. of cases notified.Week ended.No. of cases notified.
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    London vaccination returns. The following table shows the proportion of children born in each year who were not finally accounted for in respect of vaccination. It will be observed that this number has, since 1898, been gradually decreasing:— Vaccination.
    YearChildren not finally accounted for (including cases postponed) per cent. of total births.Year.Children not finally accounted for (including cases postponed) per cent. of total births.
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    Number of children for whom certificates of conscientious objection were obtained together with the number of children not finally accounted for per cent of births.
    Metropolitan Union.1898.1899.1900.1901.1902.1903.1904.
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    Metropolitan Union.1898.1899.19061901.1902.1903.1904.
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    Measles.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    Measles—Mortality among children at ages 0 — 5.
    Period.Death rate per 1,000 children living at ages 0—5.Period.Death-rate per 1,000 children living at ages 0—5.
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    Measles—Death-rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Deaths, 1906 (52 weeks).Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1901-5.1906.
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    Measles—Mortality among children at ages 0-5 in sanitary areas— 1906.
    Sanitary area.Death-rate1per 1,000 children living aged 0-5, 1906.Sanitary area.Death-rate per 1,000 children living aged 0-5, 1906.Sanitary area.Death-rate1 per 1,000 children living aged 0-5, 1906.
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    Measles and overcrowding, 1901-6.
    Proportion of overcrowding in groups of sanitary areas.Measles death-rate at ages 0-5 years 1901-6, per 1,000 living.
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    Measles—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Measles—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Measles—Deaths at the several age-periods in sanitary areas— 1906 (365 days).
    Age-period.0—1—2—3—4—Under 5.5—10—15 and upwards.All Ages.
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    Age-period.0—1—2—3 —4—Under 50—10—15 and upwards.All ages.
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    Measles.
    Sanitary area.No. of cases of measles. 1906.Sanitary area.No. of cases of measles. 1906.Sanitary area.No. of cases of measles. 1906.
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    The scarlet fever case-rates, death-rates and case-mortality for 1906 and preceding periods arc shown in the following table:— Scarlet Fever.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Case-mortality per cent.
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    Scarlet Fever—Death-rates 'per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-19051906.Town.1896-19051906.
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    Scarlet Fever—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    The following table shows the scarlet fever cases, deaths, case-rates, and death-rates for the year 1906, the case-rates for the decennium 1896-1903, and the death-rates for the period 1901-5 in the several sanitary districts of the County :— Scarlet Fever — Case rates and death rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Notified cases, 1906. (52 weeks).Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Deaths, 1906. (52 weeks)Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1896-1905.1906.1901-1906.1906.
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    Scarlet Fever—Notified cases —1906.
    Period.Notified cases—Age-periods.Increase ( + ) or decrease (—) per cent.
    0-33-1313 and upwards.0-33-1313 and upwards.
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    Scarlet Fever 1—1906.
    Age-period.Males.Females.
    Notified cases.Deaths.Case mortality per cent.Rates per 100,000 living.Notified cases.Deaths.Case mortality per cent.Rates per 100,000 living.
    Cases.Deaths.Cases.Deaths.
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    In the annual reports relating to Paddington and Westminster the number of instances in which multiple cases occurred in houses is stated thus—
    Paddington,Westminster,
    total cases 717.total cases 537.
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    The diphtheria case-rates, death-rates, and case-mortality in 1906, and preceding periods, are shown in the following table :— Diphtheria.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Case-mortality per cent.
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    Diphtheria—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Diphtheria—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    The following table shows the diphtheria cases, deaths, case-rates, and death-rates for the year 1906, the case-rates for the decennium 1896-1905, and the death-rates for the period 1901-5, in the several sanitary districts:— Diphtheria.—Case-rates and death-rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Notified Cases, 1906. (52 weeks).Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Deaths, 1906. (52 weeks).Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1896-1905.1906.1901-5.1906.
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    Sanitary areas.—Comparative case rates (London taken as 100).
    Sanitary area.Comparative case-rate (London case-rate taken as 100).
    1891.1892.1893.1894.1895.1896.1897.1898.1899.1900.1901.1902.1903.1904.1905.1906.
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    Diphtheria—Notified cases —1906.
    Period.Notified cases—Age periods.Increase or decrease per cent.
    0—3.3—13.13 and upwards.0—3.3—13.13 and upwards.
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    Diphtheria 1—1906.
    Age-period.Males.Females.
    Notified Cases.Deaths.Case mortality per cent.Rates per 100,00 living.Notified Cases.Deaths.Case mortality per cent.Rates per 100, 000 living.
    Cases.Deaths.Cases.Deaths.
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    Whooping-cough.
    Period.Death rate per 1,000 persons livingPeriod.Death rate per 1,000 persons living
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    Whooping-cough—Mortality among children at ages 0-5.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 children living at ages 0-5Period.Death-rate per 1,000 children living at ages 0-5.
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    Whooping-cough—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    The following table shows that in the decennium 1896-1905 the London whooping-cough death-rate exceeded the death-rates of all the undermentioned foreign towns, and in 1906 was higher than that of any except Copenhagen. Whooping-cough—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Towu.1896-1905.1906.
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    Whooping-cough—Death-rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Deaths, 1906 (52 weeks).Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1901-5.1906.
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    Typhus.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    Enteric lever.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Case-mortality per cent.
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    Enteric fever—Case rates and death rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Notified cases, 1906 (52 weeks).Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Deaths, 1906 (52 weeks).Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1896-1905.1906.1901-5.1906.
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    Enteric Fever1— 1906.
    Age-period.Males.Females.
    Notified Cases.Deaths.Case-mortality per cent.Rates per 100,000 living.Notified Cases.Deaths.Case-mortality per cent.Rates per 100,000 living.
    Cases.Deaths.Cases.Deaths.
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    Diarrhœa—Deaths1 at the several age-periods —1906.
    Disease.Under 1 year.1-5.5-20.20-40.40-60.60-80.80 and upwardsAll ages.
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    Diarrhœa—Death-rates per 1,000 persons living.
    Town.1896-1905.1906.Town.1896-1905.1906.
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    Diarrhœa—Death-rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Deaths, 1906 (52 weeks).Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1901-5.1906.
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    Erysipelas—Deaths at the several age-periods —1906.
    Under 1 Year.1-5.5-20.20-40.40-60.60-80.80 and upwards.All ages.
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    Erysipelas.
    Year.Notified Cases.Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.Deaths.1Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    Erysipelas.—Case-rates in sanitary areas.
    Sanitary area.Notified Cases, 1908 (52 weeks).Case-rate per 1,000 persons living.
    1896-1905.1906.
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    The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the notified cases of erysipelas in 1906—
    Age-period.All Ages.0-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75 and upwards.
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    Puerperal Fever.—Cases notified and deaths.
    Year.Notified cases.Deaths.
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    Puerperal fever.—Case-rates and death-rates.
    Year.Case-rate per 1,000 living.Case-rate per 1,000 births.Death-rate2 per 1,000 living.Death-rate2 per 1,000 births.
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    Influenza, Bronchitis and Pneumonia.
    Year.Deaths1 from Influenza.Deaths1 from Bronchitis.Deaths1 from Pneumonia.
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    Influenza—Deaths registered in London in four-weekly periods —1890 -1906.
    Number of weeks.1890.1891.1892.1893.1891.1895.1896.1897.1898.1899.1900.1901.1902.1903.1904.1905.1906.
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    Phthisis.
    Period.Death rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Death rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    Phthisis—Crude and corrected death-rates1 per 1,000 persons living, in the County of London and the several sanitary districts.
    Sanitary area.Standard death rate.2Factor for correction for age and sex distritribution.Crude death-rate.Corrected death-rate.Comparative mortality figure. (London 1,000.)
    1901-5.1906.1901-5.1906.1901-5.1906.
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    Phthisis—Deaths at the several age-periods in sanitary areas. —1906 (365 days).
    Age-period.0-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85 anc! upwardsAll Ages
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    Age-period.0-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85 and upwards.All ages.
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    Phthisis death-rates in relation to overcrowding.1
    Percentage of overcrowding in each group of sanitary areas.Crude phthisis death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Standard death-rate.2Factor for correction for age and sex distribution.Corrected death-rate per 1,001) persons living.Corrected death-rate (London, 1,000).
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    Cancer.
    Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Period.Death-rate per 1,000 persons living.
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    (b) Carcinoma.–Deaths 1 at the several age-periods in sanitary areas. —1906 (365 days).
    Age-period.0-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85 and upwardsAll Ages.
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    (c) Cancer (otherwise undistinguished).— Deaths1 at the several age-periods in sanitary areas. 1906 (365 days).
    Age-period.0-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85 and upwardsAll Ages.
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    The following table shows the proportional age-distribution of the deaths in London classified under the three headings— Deaths at each age-period per 1,000 deaths at All Ages.
    Age-period.All ages.Under 35.35-45-55-65-75-85 and upwards.
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    London, 1901-6. Cancer death-rates in relation to overcrowding}
    Percentage of overcrowding in each group of sanitary areas.Crude cancer death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Standard death-rate.2Factor for correction for age and sex distribution.Corrected death-rate per 1,000 persons living.Corrected death rate (London, 1,000).
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    Temperature and Rainfall —1906.
    Month.Temperature of the air.Departure of mean monthly temperature from average of 50 years, 1856-1905.Sain.
    Absolute maximum.Absolute minimum.Mean for month.Number of days it fell.Amount collected.
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    Cowsheds.
    [Sanitary area.Number of cowshed premises.Number of Inspections 1906.Number of notices 1906.Number of prosecutions 1906.
    On register at end of 1905.Added in 1900.Removed in 1906.On register at end of 1906.
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    Examination of cows for tubercular disease of the udder—Summary of Mr. Shaw's reports for the year 1906.
    Details of Examination.1st period, loth Dec. (1905)—17th March (1906).2nd period, 18th March— 12 th June (1906).3rd period, 13th June— 12th Sept. (1906).4th period, 13 th Sept.— 12th Dec. (1906).
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    Milkshops.
    Sanitary area.Number of premises.Number of inspections, 1906.Number of notices, 1906.Number of prosecutions, 1906.
    On register at end of 1905.Added in 1906.Removed in 1906.On register at end of 1906.
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    Year.No. of applications received.No. of premises for which licences were granted.Year.No. of applications received.No. of premises for which licences were granted.
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    The number of slaughter-houses in each of the London sanitary areas and the frequency with which these slaughter-houses, in some of the districts, were inspected are shown in the following table :—
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    The districts in which these premises are situated, the number of premises, and, for some districts, the number of inspections, are shown in the following table:— Premises used for scheduled offensive businesses.
    Sanitary area.No. on Register * at end of 1906.No. of Inspections, 1906.Sanitary area.No. on Register * at end of 1906.No. of Inspections, 1906.
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    Smoke nuisances.
    Sanitary Area.Observations and inspections.Nuisances and complaints.Notices.Summonses.
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    Sanitary Area.Observations and inspections.Nuisances and complaints.Notices.Summonses.
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    The following tabular statement shows the proceedings of the district authorities concerning houses represented as unfit for human habitation, and in respect of which the Council has received copies of representations from 1st January to the 31st December, 1906 :—
    Sanitary area.Total number of houses concerning which the Council has received information that representations have been made from the 1/1/0; to the 31/12/06Number of houses dealt with by owners, without Magisterial intervention.Number of houses for which closing orders were granted.Number of houses for which closing orders were refused.Number of houses represented but subsequently dealt with under Publie Health (London) Acl, 1891.
    Still closed.Demolished.Improved.Total.Still closed.Demolished.Improved.Total,
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    Death-rales of persons resident in the County Council's dwellings-1906.
    Cause of death.Death rate per 1000 living.
    Council's dwellings.London.
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    In the following table will be seen the number of houses, the authorised number of ledgers, and the number of convictions, with the penalties inflicted, and other particulars during each year since 1894:—
    Year.No. of houses on register.Authorised number of lodgers.No. of day visits by inspectors.No. of night visits.No. of prosecutions.No. of convictions.Penalties and costs. £. s. d.No. of deaths, †No. of cases of infectious disease.
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    Sanitary district.No. of houses.Authorised accommodation.
    Men.Women.Couples.Total.
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    Common lodging houses. Table I. Death-rates per 1,000 males living at fire age periods from certain causes in London (1905) and in licensed common lodging houses 1905 and 1906.
    Cause of Death.Age 25 to 35.Age 36 to 45.Age 45 to 55.Age 55 to t5.Age G5 and upwards.
    London, 1905.C.L.H 1905.C.L.H 1906London, 1905.C.L.H. 1905.C.L.H. 1906.London, 1905.C L H 1800.C.L.H 1900.London, 1905.C.LH. 1905.C.L.H. 1906.London, 1905.C.L.H. 1905.C.L.H. 1906.
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    Table II Table showing the number of deaths of males at five age periods from certain causes per 1,000 deaths from all causes in London (1905) and licensed common lodging houses 1905 and 1906.
    Cause of death.Age 25 to 35.Age 35 to 45.Age 45 to 55.Age 55 to 65.Age 65 ami upwards.
    London 1905.C.L.H. 1905.C.L.H. 1906.London 1905.C.L.H. 1905.C.L.H. 1906.London 1905.C.L.H. 1905.C.L.H. 1906:London, 1905C.L.H. 1905C.L.H, 1906.London, 1900.C.L.H. 1905.C.L.H, 1906.
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    Since my last report the Council has instituted further inquiry as to the extent to which new by-laws have been made, and the following table shows the districts in which this has been done, and the date of approval of the new by-laws by the Local Government Board :—
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    Registered houses let in lodgings.
    Sanitary area.Number of places.No. of Inspections, 1906.No. of Notices, 1906.No. of Prosecutions, 1906.
    On register at end of 1905.Added in 1906.Re-moved in in 1906.On register at end of 1906.
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    The number of premises cleansed under the provisions of the Act in the several sanitary distri was as follows :—
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    The following table, showing the number of applications for certificates and other particulars, is compiled from information contained in the reports of medical officers of health :—
    Sanitary area.No. of houses for which applications for certificates wcro received during the year.No. of tenements comprised therein.No. of tenements for which certificates were
    Granted.Refused.Deferred.
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    The Followmg table snows the number ol instances in 1906 in which overcrowding was found and dealt with:—
    Sanitary area.No. of dwelling-rooms overcrowded.No. remedied.No. of prosecutions.
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    TABLE SHOWING PROCEEDINGS OF LONDON SANITARY AUTHORITIES UNDER THE FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT IN 1906.
    Premises, Particulars, Class, Ac.Paddinglon.Kensington.Hammersmith.Fnlham.Chelsea.City of Westminster.S*\ Marylebone.Hampstead.St. Pancras.Islington.Stoke Newington.Hackney.Holborn.FinBbury.City of London:Shoreditch.Bethnal Green.Stepney.Poplar;Southwark.Bermondsey.Lambeth.Battersea.Wandsworth.CamberwellDeptfordGreenwich.Lewisham.Woolwich.
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    The statistics of work done in three successive years may be compared. The results obtained are as follows :—
    1904.1905.1906.
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    Ice cream premises.
    Sanitary area.Number of places.No. of inspections 1906.No. of notices 1906.No. of prosecutions 1906.
    On register at end of 1905.Added in 1906.Removed in 1906.On register at end of 1906.
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    Sanitary area.Number of placcs.No. of inspections 1906.No. of notices 1906.No. of prosecutions 1906.
    On register at end of 1905.Added in 1906.Removed in 1906.On register at end of 1906.
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    in dwelling-houses. The following table, which has been compiled from the reports of medical officers of health who supply the necessary information, shows the number of bodies removed to mortuaries in the several districts :—
    Sanitary Area.Total number of bodies removed.Total number of infectious bodies removed.Sanitary Area.Total number of bodies removed.Total number of infectious bodies removed.
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    water supply. The report of the Water Examiner, appointed under the Metropolitan Water Act, 1871, supplies information as to the filtration and storage of water supplied during 1906. From a table contained in that report the following particulars are extracted :—
    District.Capacity of subsidence reservoirs.Filters.Monthly rate of filtration per square foot per hour, 1906.
    Cubic contents.Number of lays' supply.Area.Area per million gallons of average daily supply.Monthly average.Maximum average.
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    The following table shows the estimated population on the 6th April, 1906, and the amount o. excess of contribution over grant, or of grant over contribution in respect of each district for the yeai ended 31st March, 1907—
    Sanitary area.Estimated population, 6 th April, 1906.Equalisation charge, being excess of contribution over grant for year ended 31st March, 1907.Net grant, being excets of grant over contribution for year ended 31st March, 1907.
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    Midwives Act , 1902. The number of midwives giving addresses in London on the roll at the beginning of the year was 2,105 and to these 245 names were added during the year as the result of examinations held by the Central Midwives Board, bringing the total to 2,350.
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    Some 59 letters of caution were sent by the Council, as follows :—
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    The following were the reasons which the midwife gave for calling in medical aid c—
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    Child —
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    Still-births. —During the year 574 still-births were notified, 195 midwives reporting still-births in their practice.
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    During the year 84 inquests were attended by the inspectors, in seven of these an uncertified woman was concerned. The midwife or "woman in charge was censured in 11 cases and in 7 cases want of skill on the part of the attendant was alleged. The following table shows the distribution of cases:—
    Inquosts on mothers.Inquests on children.
    No blame.Censure on attendant for not calling a doctor.Lack of skill.No blame.Censure on attendant for not calling a doctor.Lack of skill.
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    The causes of death in these cases were as follows:—
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    These cases were distributed as follows:—
    Cases.Deaths.
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    The following table shows the number of children previously borne by the puerperal fever patients :—
    Cases.Deaths.
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    In the 38 fatal cases of puerperal fever death was certified to be attributable to the following causes:—
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    Of 124 instances where medical aid was called in on account of a rise of temperature, 38 were subsequently notified as puerperal fever. In many cases medical aid had been called in for some other reason, and the following table shows that in 39 instances out of the 90 cases of puerperal fever which occurred in the practice of midwives the history of the puerperium showed the following abnormalities :—
    Condition.Non.Futal.Fatal.Total.
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    1st day (day of confinement).2nd.3rd.4th.5th.6th.7th.8th.9th.10th.After 10th day.
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    The following figures afford some information of the extent of the practice of midwives:. Each of 22 midwives recorded attendance on more than 300 cases in the year.
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    Medical Officers of Health of London Sanitary Areas, in 1906.
    Sanitary area. !Medical officer of health.
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    Table showing number of tenements of less than five rooms (Census, 1901) and the number of tenements in block dwellings within the City of London and the several metropolitan boroughs, and the rent paid in respect of such tenements.
    Sanitary area.Tenements of less than 5 rooms in sanitary area (Census 1901).Tenements in block dwelling.Number of 1-4 room tenements in block dwellings per cent. of tenements of less than 5 rooms in sanitary area.Number of rooms in tenements of 1-4 rooms in block dwellings per cent. of rooms in 1-4 room tenements in sanitary area.Rents of tenements in block dwellings (highest and lowest).
    No. of tenements of less than 5 rooms.1 room.2 rooms.3 rooms.4 rooms.Total rooms in 1.4 tenements.No. of tenements.1 room.2 rooms.3 rooms.4 rooms.5 or 6 rooms.+Total rooms 1-4 tenements.Total rooms all tenements.1 room.2 rooms.3 rooms.4 rooms.Total tenements1 room.2 rooms.3 rooms.4 rooms.5 or 6 rooma.
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    Candidates for junior scholarships examined were noted as follows :—
    Age.Number examined.Number ofexaminations.Fit.Vaccination.Referred back.Absolutelyrejected.
    Unvac-cinated.No marks.Wantof cleanli-ness.-Tliroat.Teeth.Vision.Sundry.
    B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.
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    Probationer scholarships are awarded to enable candidates to ultimately become elementary school teachers. They were noted as follows :—
    Age.Number examined.Number of examinations."Fit."Vaccination.Referred back.Absolutely rejected.
    Unvaccinated.No marks.Want of Cleanliness.Throat.Teeth.Vision.Heart.Sundry.
    B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.
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    Special scholarships include domestic economy, gardening, trade, technical, blind, deaf, cripple, and boy artificers for the Royal Navy. They were noted as follows;
    Age.Number examined.Number of exam ina. tions.Fit.Vaccination.Referred back;Absolutely rejected.
    Unvaccinated.No marks.Want of cleanliness.Throat.Teeth.Vision.Heart.Sundry.
    B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.B.G.
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    Children were also selected individually from their classes, and reported with defects as follows :—
    External diseases of the eye.Throat or nose affections.Ear disease.Excessive " dirt."Other defects.
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    Of the children the percentages with obvious defects were :—
    Percentage of children in attendance;Percentage of all the children with defects having particular defect.
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    The following tabular statement is for boys and men only:—
    Name of Secondary School or College.Number of Visits to School.Number on Roll.Number examined.Two or more defective teeth.Defects of Vision.Throat or nose.Hearing.Discharging ears.Heart.Lungs.Anaemia.Physique.Clothing.NutritionWant of Cleanliness.Speech.
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    The average standard of physique is low. Cleanliness of the teeth, hands, nails, skin, and hair much neglected. The necessity for a frequent bath, that a daily wash should embrace more than the face and hands, and that the same undergarments should not be worn during the day and night has had to be frequently insisted on.
    Name of School or College.No. on Roll.Visits paid.No. completely e jammed.Defects requiring improvement in.
    Backs.Eyes.Throats.Hearts.Ears.Glands.Teeth.Lungs.Lack of cleanliness.General physique.
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    The arithmetical averages, probable error, standard deviation and co.efficient of variation has been determined as given in the tables which have been calculated by Dr. Shrubsall.
    Age last birthday.Series A.Series B.Series C.
    Average weight in kilos.Probable error. ±Standard deviation.Co.efficient of Variation.Numbers examined.Average weight in kilos.Probable error. ±Standard deviation.Co.efficient of Variation.Numbers examined.Average weight in kilos.Probable error. ±Standard deviation.Co.efficient of Variation.Numbers examined.
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    HEIGHTS OF LONDON CHILDREN.
    Age last birthday.Group A.Group B.Group C.
    Average height in centimetres.Probable error. ±Standard, deviation.Co.efficient of variation.Numbers measured.Average heightProbable error. ±Standard deviation.Co.efficient of variation.Numbers measured.Average height.Probable error. ±Standard deviation.Co.efficient of variation.Number measured.
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    HEIGHTS OF 11 YEAR OLD BOYS OF GROUP B.
    Dimensions.Number of individuals in each group.Deviation from centre.Dimensions.Number of individuals forming group.Deviation from centre.
    Z.X.ZX2.ZX2.Z.X.ZX2ZX2
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    STANDARDS AND STATURE, 10 YEAR OLD CHILDREN.
    StandardAverage Stature c.m.Probable Erroró Standard DeviationNumbers Observed.ó2/NCoefficient of Variation;
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    In the table given on page 33 of the Report for 1905 will be found the analysis and standard of 5,708 boys aged 10 last birthday.
    Vision.Good.Fair.Bad.Totals
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    Vision.Good.Fair.Bad.Totals.
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    Dr. Shrubsall, who has calculated the correlation between acuity of vision and intellectual attainment as measured for each standard from the data obtained in the Council schools (1905 Report, p. 33) finds this correlation (r) to be :—
    Boys.Girls.
    Ages last birthdayrProbable error ±Ages last birthday.r.Probable error. ±
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    GIRLS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND TRAINING COLLEGES.
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    The returns gave :—
    Number of children.Phthisis.Spinal disease.Hip disease.LupuS.Other forms of tuberculosis;Tonsils or adenoids.
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    The figures were as follows:—
    Roll.Phthisis.Spinal disease.Hip disease.Lupus.Other forms of tuberculosis.Tonsils and adenoids.
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    Dr. Squire examined th boys, Miss Gowdey the girls, and all cases with any abnormality were seen by both the doctors.
    Roll.ConsumptionSpinal disease.Hip disease.Lupus.Other forms of tuberculosis.Marked tonsils and adenoids.
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    The general results as regards glandular and lymphatic conditions in these schools and lung conditions were :—
    School.Number examined.Glands.Tonsils and adenoids.Anaemic.TubercleLungs,
    Doubtful.Unhealthy non-tuberculous.
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    These results are tabulated in detail, giving percentages of children at different ages, with tonsillar enlargement:—
    794 Boys.727 Girls.
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    Obvious mouth-breathers with enlarged tonsils.
    Infant Schools.Numbers.M outhbreathers with enlarged tonsils.-Percentages;
    Glass.
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    Mental condition of 1,000 children as noted by the teachers :—
    Mental status as marks 1 to 5.Numbers.Percentages.
    Sufficient hearing.Insufficient hearing.Sufficient hearing.Insufficient hearing.
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    The following table gives a short statement of the number of individuals with the chief conditions seen:—
    308 boys who had sufficient hearing to pass the test.131 boys who failed in hearing test.
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    The relation of mouth-breathing and its accompanying conditions can be obtained from Miss Ivens's observations, as follows :—
    Actual numbers.Percentages.
    Children.Passed the test.Failed in the test.Existing Suppuration.Remains of old disease.Existing Suppura-ation.Remains of old disease.Failed to pass the hearing test.
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    Hearing and mouth-breathing in relation to mental capactiy:—
    There were of the children in the groups below.Numbers.Percentages getting marks 1 to 5 for mental capacity.
    12345
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    Enlargement of glands and insufficient hearing were, however, less frequent.
    Boys.Mouthbreathers. 118 M.D, boys with sufficient hearing to pass the test.Mouthbreathers. 17 boys with insufficient hearing to pass the test.
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    Summary of M.D. children of all ages :—
    Ages.Numbers.Discharging earsMouth breathersAdenoids:Enlarged glandsResiduar of disease in drumsFailed to pass 20ft testVery deaf, nothing at 2½ftWax
    B. G.B. G.B. G.B. G.B. G.B. G.B. G.B. G.B. G.
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    Average marks per 1,000 gained in each age group :—
    Age5-66-77-88-99-1010-1111-1212-1313-14Totals,
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    Percentage of children at different ages who enter into certain mark groups.
    Ages.Below,Below,Below,Below.Below.Above.AboveFull marks.
    9109309509609709809901,000
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    Table I.—Effect of holiday influence on notifications 1906. E.S. holidays began July 27th. First week of influence, August 11th.
    Scarlatina.diphtheria. 1
    0-55-1515-00-55-1515—
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    Table II.— From census of schools taken.
    Borough.Percentage Reduction of notifications (all ages).Number leaving London;Number of weeks spent out of London.
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    The cleansing scheme has been earned out in 122 schools with the following results :—
    Departments.Number of children examined.Clean.Verminous.White cards. First notice.Red cards. Final warning.Proposed by nurse for exclusion;Excluded for prosecution,
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    The number of such doubtful cases during the year was :—
    Number of specimens examined.Found to be forms of ringworm.Found to be favus.No fungus found.Insufficient material for judgment.
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    Thirteen cases treated by various institutions or practitioners.
    Totals.Cured.-Improved.Unchanged.Worse.
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    The following table shows the number of closures during the year and also the number of departments under observation for the various diseases :—
    Department.DISEASE.
    Diphtheria.Scarlet Fever.Measles.Humps.Chicken Pox.Small Pox.
    Number unde Observation.Classrooms Closed.Departments Closed.Number Under Observation.Classrooms Closed.Departments Closed.Number Under Observation.Classrooms ClosedDepartments Closed.Classrooms Closed.Departments Closed.Classrooms Closed.Departments ClosedClasrooms Closed.Departments Closed.
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    In the case of measles, the disease for which most frequent class closure is required, the numbers of classrooms and departments closed in infants' schools were distributed through the year as follows:—
    Month.1906.1907.
    Apl.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Jan.Feb.Mar.
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    During 1905-6 measles was not very prevalent in Woolwich, but in 1906-7 an outbreak took place which this time commenced in the most easterly district (Bostall Lane) and spread westwards. The results in 16 schools are shown in the following table :—
    Number of Children.Had measles previously.Not had measles.Percentage unprotected.Number of cases in this outbreak.After the outbreak.Percentage left unprotected.
    Had measles.Not had measles.
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    The numbers of children examined for admission were :—
    Number of examina-tions.Numbers Examined.Passed for
    Mentally defective.Physically detective.Mentally and physically defective.Blind.Deaf.Residential Ischool.Industrial school.Elementary school.Imbecile.Invalids and Epileptics .
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    The examination of all difficult cases at the Head Office has already been referred to. There have been 823 cases examined during the year. Excluding cases seen in connection with transfers to or from residential schools, they were disposed of as follows :—
    Deaf.Blind.Mentally Defective.Imbecile and Blind.Elementary School.Invalids and Epileptics.Mentally defectivePhysically defective.Imbecile.High Myopia.Industrial Schools.
    Deaf.Blind.
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    Further examinations, when the cards are to hand, giving the results of previous examinations, could probably be done at nearly double this rate.
    Boys.GirlsTotal.
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    Age of onset of tuberculous disease where there was a definite history.
    Age.Tuberculous Disease of
    Spine.Hip.Knee.Other parts.Total;
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    The results as regards deformity following different methods of treatment were :—
    Excision performed.Other operation.No operation.
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    (5) Various other Deformities.
    Congenital dislocation of the hipBoys.Girls.
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    Cases of infantile paralysis :—
    Requiring treatment.
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    Results of the Vision Testing:—
    StandardDept.Provided Schools.Non-Provided Schools.
    Number on RegistersReturned as Bad Vision by theAdvice Cards given.Number on RegistersReturned as Bad Vision by theAdvice Cards given.
    Teachers.Oculists.Ordinary Green.Urgent Red.TeachersOculists,Ordinary GreenUrgent Red.
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    StandardDept.Provided Schools.Non-Provided Schools.
    Number on RegistersReturned as bad Vision by theAdvice Cards given.Number on RegistersReturned as Bad Vision by theAdvice Cards given.
    TeachersOculists.Ordinary Green.Urgent Red.TeachersOculistsOrdinary Green.Urgent Red.
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    The totals obtained are :—
    Provided Schools.Non-provided Schools.Totals.Percentages.
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    Table of results with " Simplex " burner and " C " mantle in metre candles :—
    Shade.Perpendicularly below burner.1 yard.2 yards.3 yards.4 yards.5 yards.
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    The lamp was hanging in a room chosen for its convenience and the measurements made in a plane 4 feet below the level of the lamp:—
    Shade.Below lamp.1 yard.2 yards.3 yards.4 yards.
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    "January 30. A very fine cold crisp day, clear, with wind N.N.E. outside. Dry bulb, 43 deg. F. Wet bulb, 39 deg. F. Humidity, 71%. Carbon dioxide in outer air, 3.5.
    Time.Outside air temperature.Inside air temperature.Humidity.Outside C02Inside. CO.Work done by boys.Number of persons.Remarks.
    Dry.Wet.Dry.Wet.
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    Summary of tests:-
    Sums omitted.Sums wrong.Sums right.
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    The syllabus,which has been abbreviated by leaving out the terms printed in italics, is the one which was used ten years ago for lectures to teachers in Bradford, and has since been slightly modified and approved by a committee of the Incorporated Society of Medical Officers of Health as suitable for medical men who may be required to lecture to teachers.
    No,Data.External weather.Room T°,% Humidity.CO2 vols. in 10,000.CO2 limits.Increased movement of air.School smell.Number of children present.
    Dry.Wet.
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    The syllabus,which has been abbreviated by leaving out the terms printed in italics, is the one which was used ten years ago for lectures to teachers in Bradford, and has since been slightly modified and approved by a committee of the Incorporated Society of Medical Officers of Health as suitable for medical men who may be required to lecture to teachers.
    Nature of lessons.Nature of test.Result of test at end of work.Symptoms noted.Remarks.
    Subjective.Objective.
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    The following table shows the number of inspectors employed in London in several years to which the returns relate—
    Year.Number of sanitary inspectors in the whole of London.Year.Number of sanitary inspectors in the whole of London.
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    In 1904 the number of sanitary inspectors employed in each of the metropolitan boroughs was ascertained and comparison between these numbers and those obtaining in 1906 may thus be made—
    Metropolitan boroughs.Number of sanitary inspectors.Increase ( + ) or decrease (—) in 1906 compared with 1904.Metropolitan boroughs.Number of sanitary inspectors.Increase (+) or decrease (—) in 1906 compared with 1901.
    1904.1906.1904.1906.
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    SANITARY OFFICERS.
    Metropolitan borough.Number of sanitary inspectors.Census, 1901.Houses let in lodgings.Duties of sanitary inspector.Assistants.Clerical staff
    Inhabited houses.Total tenements.renements under 5 rooms.* Orer-crowded enements-Population.Population n tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.Arerage per sanitary inspector.No. of houses let in lodgings on the register.No. of times a year these houses are inspected.
    MalesFe-naley.Inhibited houses.Tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements.PopulationPopulation in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.
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    SANITARY OFFICERS.
    Metropolitan borough.Number of sanitary inspectors.Census, 1901.Houses let in lodgings.Duties of sanitary inspector.Assistants.Clerical staff.
    Inhabited houses.Total tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.* Overcrowded tenements-Population.Population in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.Average per sanitary inspector.No. of houses let in lodgings on the register.No. of times a year these houses are inspected.
    Males.Females.Inhabited houses.Tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements.PopulationPopulation in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.
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    SANITARY OFFICERS
    Metropolitan borough.Number of sanitary inspectors.Census, 1901.Houses let in lodgings.Duties of sanitary inspector.Assistants.Clerical staff.
    Inhabited bouses.Total tenements.Tenements under 6 rooms.* Overcrowded tenements-Population.Population in tenements under 6 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.Inhabited houses.Average per sanitary inspector.Ho. of houses let in lodgings on the register.No. of times a year these houses are inspected.
    Males.Females.Tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements.PopulationPopulation in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.
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    SANITARY OFFICERS.
    Metropolitan borough.Number of sanitary inspectors.Census, 1901.Houses let in lodgings.Duties of sanitary inspector.Assistants.Clerical staff.
    Inhabited houses.Total tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.* Overcrowded tenements-Population.Population in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.Average per sanitary inspector.No. of . houses let in lodgings on the register.No. of times a year these houses are inspected.
    Males.Females.Inhabited houses.Tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements.PopulationPopulation in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.
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    SANITARY OFFICERS
    Metropolitan borough.Number of sanitary inspectors.Census, 1901.Houses let in lodgings.Duties of sanitary inspector.Assistants.Clerical staff.
    Inhabited houses.Total tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.* Overcrowded tenements-Population.Population in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.Average per sanitary inspector.No. of houses let in lodgings on the register.No. of times a year these houses are inspected.
    Males.Females.Inhabited houses.Tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements.PopulationPopulation in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.
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    SANITARY OFFICERS.
    Metropolitan borough.Number of sanitary inspectors.Census, 1901.Houses let in lodgings.Duties of sanitary insDector.Assistants.Clerical staff.
    Inhabited houses.Total tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements-Population.Population in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.Average per sanitary inspector.No. of houses let in lodgings on the register.
    Males.Fe-males.Inhabited houses.Tenements.Tenements under 5 rooms.Overcrowded tenements.Population.Population in tenements under 5 rooms.Population in overcrowded tenements.No. of times a year these houses are inspected.
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    TABLE I. Homeless Poor Census. Classification of homeless poor according to districts.
    DistrictMen.Women.Children.
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    TABLE IT. Common Lodging Houses.
    Sanitary district.No. of HousesAccommodation.Census on 8th—9th Feb., 1907.Number of vacant beds on 8th—9th Feb., 1907.Number of persons turned away unable to pay, etc.
    Males.Females.Couples.Males.Females.Couples.Males.Females.Couples.Males.Females.Couples.
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    TABLE III. Number of beds for men only in.shelters occupied on the night of 8th February, 1907
    Sanitary districtFree beds.For labour
    Men.Boys.Men.
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    TABLE IV. Number of bedsin licensed common lodging houses occupied on the night of 8th February, 1907, for which no payment was made by the occupiers.
    Sanitary district.Free beds.For labour.
    Males.Females.Children.Males only.
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    TABLE V. Shelters, homes and institutions where women are accommodated.
    District and identification number.Accommodation.No. of residents.Class.Charge per day or week.
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    District and identification number.Accommodation.No. of residents.Class.Charge per day or week.
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    District and identification number.Accommodation.No. of residents.Class.Charge per day or week.
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    District and identification number.Accommodation.No. of residents.Class.Charge per day or week.