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of classification of one such group of 1,000 applications into various headings and
the proportional frequency of diseases under these headings is as follows:—
Respiratory Tract (other than pulmonary T.B.) 30.5
Organic nervous diseases 2.4
Functional nervous diseases 18.9
Cardiovascular 16.5
Alimentary tract 6.8
Rheumatic manifestations 6.6
Bones and joints 5.5
Pregnancy 3.1
Genito-urinary 2.6
Skins 2.2
Metabolic disorders 2-0
T.B. (non-infectious) 2.0
Special senses 0.9
100.0%
In one group of 3,000 applications, 7% were classified as "most urgent" and
these, with a further less urgent 34%, were recommended to the Director of Housing
for preference in allotting accommodation. It was decided after careful consideration
that in the remaining 59% the degree of medical urgency disclosed by the doctors'
certificates did not warrant additional preference for housing purposes. These
proportions apply, of course, only to the particular group analysed.
Clearance
areas
Representations under the Housing Act, 1936, were submitted by the Medical
Officer of Health to the Housing Committee in respect of four areas involving 60
unfit houses. In addition, notifications under Section 33 of the Housing Act, 1936
of intention to deal with certain houses as clearance areas were received from metropolitan
borough councils, in respect of four areas comprising 42 houses.
Surveys were continued in connection with the classification of houses contained
within the Stepney and Poplar Reconstruction Area and 372 investigations were
made into the condition of other properties considered for acquisition by the Council.
Some 4,530 searches were made in connection with enquiries concerning properties
scheduled as " dangerous structures."
Tuberculous milk