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City of London 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

Published
1938
Pages
93
Tables
120

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    MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH. Date of Appointment.
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    Population.—The undermentioned figures are extracted from the Report of the Registrar-General on the Census of England and Wales, 1921 :—
    Area, Statute Acres.Inhabited Houses.Population.Private Families. 1921.
    1911.1921.1911.1921.
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    The following table shows the progressive decline which has taken place since 1861 in the number of inhabitants who reside within the City boundaries, and the progressive increase in the number of workers who are daily employed in the City :—
    Year.Imperial Census. Night Population.City Census. Day Population.
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    PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED DEATHS FROM VIOLENCE.
    Year.City of London. Per cent.Metropolis Per cent.
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    DEATH RATES, PER 1,000 PER ANNUM.
    Year.City of London.125 Great Towns of England and Wales.Metropolis
    193212.812.212.3
    193310.912.212.2
    193410.511.811.9
    193511011.811.4
    193611.412.312.5
    Average previous five years11 3121121
    193711.212.512.3
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    CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATH DURING THE YEAR 1937.
    Causes of Death.Nett Deaths at the subjoined ages of " Residents " whether occurring within or without the district.Total Deaths whether OF " Residents " or " Non-Residents" in Institutions in the District.
    All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.6 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 35 years.35 and under 45 years.45 and under 55 years.55 and under 65 years.65 and under 75 years.75 and upwards.
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    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable DeathsNett Deaths belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected number.Nett.
    of Nonresidents registered in the District.of Residents not registered in the District.Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number.Rate.
    Number.Rate.
    Number.Rate per 1,000 nett Births.Number.Rate.
    12345678910111213
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    Year.Number of Births notified to Vaccination Officer.Successfully Vaccinated.Insusceptible.Had Small-pox.Died before Vaccination.Vaccination postponed.Cases pending or removed at the end of the year.Conscientious objections.[/##]
    1932413per cent. 41.7per cent. 0.7per cent. Nil.per cent. 3.4per cent. 0.3per cent. 33.1per cent. 21.3
    193339636.70.7„4.50.235.422.5
    193437131.5Nil.„4.01.141.621.8
    193537036.9„„450.236521.9
    193639827.20.4„4.9Nil.43.723.8
    Average previous 5 years38934.80.4„4.30.438.122.3
    193739832.90.2„5.3....37.923.7
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    NAME OF DISEASE.Number of Notifications received.Treated at Home.Removed to the L.C.C. Special Hospitals.Removed to the London Fever Hospital.Treated at other Hospitals and Institutions.Duplicate Certificates received.Diagnosis subsequently found to be incorrect.Net number of Cases.
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    In no case was it necessary to apply for an order for compulsory removal to hospital.
    Year.Removed to Hospital.Treated at home.
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    cases of infectious disease (exclusive of tuberculosis) notified during the year 1937.
    DISEASES.At Ages—Years.No. of Cases Removed toHos-pital. •
    At all ages.Under 1 year.1 year and under 2 years.2 years and under 3 years.3years and under 4 years.4 years and under 5 years.5 years and under 10 years.10 years and under 15 years.15 years and under 20 years.20 years and under 35 years.35 years and under 45 years.45 years and under 65 years.65 years and over.
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    During the year the following specimens were dealt with, and it will be seen that positive results were obtained in 14 per cent. of these cases.
    Specimens.Disease Suspected.Result.
    Positive.Negative.
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    There were 8 in-patients. The total number of attendances is made up as follows :—
    Syphilis.Soft Chancre.Gonorrhoea.Non-VenerealConditions.Total Attendances.
    Male.FemaleMale.Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.
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    The following tabulation indicates the number of patients coming under treatment for the first time from the Counties stated, and also the examinations which were made for the detection of Spirochetes, of Gonococci, and for the Wassermann or Serum test in respect of these patients:-
    For Syphilis.No. of patients treated.For Non-Venereal
    For Soft Chancre.For Gonorrhoea.Conditions.
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    The following summary shows the work carried out during each year that the Centre has been in operation.
    New Patients.
    Year.Men.Women.Total.lotai Attendances." 606."Bismuth.Mercury.In-Pts.Path. Ex.
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    RETURN RELATING TO ALL PERSONS WHO WERE TREATED AT THE TREATMENT CENTRE AT ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL DURING THE YEAR ENDED THE 31st DECEMBER, 1937.
    Syphilis.Soft Chancre.Gonorrhoea.Conditions other than Venereal.Totals.
    M.f.M.1 f.M.f-M.r.M.F.Totals.
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    Return relating to all persons who were treated at the Treatment Centre at St. Bartholomew's Hospital during the year ended the 31st December, 1937.—continued.
    Under 1 year.1 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 years and over.Totals.
    M.F-M.F-M.F-M.M.F.
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    Statement showing the Services rendered at the Treatment Centre during the year, classified according to the areas in which the patients resided.
    Name of County or County Borough (or Country in the case of persons residing elsewhere than in England and Wales) to be inserted in these headings.London.Middlesex.Essex.Surrey.Sussex.Kent.Herts.Total.
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    Patients Referred to the Hospital.—The following is the summary of patients referred to the various departments of St. Bartholomew's Hospital for help in diagnosis or treatment :—
    Resident.Non Resident.Total.
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    Examination of Sputum.—The following is a summary :—
    City Residents.Non-Residents.Total.
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    Residential Treatment.—The number of patients for whom residential treatment was arranged was 28.
    Admitted to L.C.C. Institutions.Other Institutions.St. Colurabas Hospital. Corpn. Expense.St. Joseph's Hospice. Corpn. Expense.Brompton Corpn. Expense.Total.
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    On diagnosis, these patients are usually transferred to the Tuberculosis Officer of their own Borough. The total number of cases so transferred was 150.
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    PULMONARY I TUBERCULOSIS. SUPPLEMENTARY ANNUAL RETURN SHOWING IN SUMMARY FORM (A) THE CONDITION AT THE END OF 1937 OF ALL PATIENTS REMAINING ON THE DISPENSARY REGISTER ; AND (B) THE REASONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL CASES WRITTEN OFF THE REGISTER. THE TABLE IS ARRANGED ACCORDING TO THE YEARS IN WHICH THE PATIENTS WERE FIRST ENTERED ON THE | DISPENSARY REGISTER AS DEFINITE CASES OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS, AND THEIR CLASSIFICATION AT THAT TIME.
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates.Previous to 1927.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.1936.1937.
    Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus. ;Class T.B. plus., Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus. |Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus, jClass T.B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T.B. plus.
    Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).
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    NON-PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS. SUPPLEMENTARY ANNUAL RETURN SHOWING IN SUMMARY FORM (A) THE CONDITION AT THE END OF 1937 OF ALL PATIENTS REMAINING ON THE DISPENSARY REGISTER ; AND (B) THE REASONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL CASES WRITTEN OFF THE REGISTER.
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates.Previous to 1927.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.1936.1937.
    Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral GlandsTotal.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral GlandsTotal.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.
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    RETURN SHOWING THE WORK OF THE DISPENSARY DURING THE YEAR 1937. CITY RESIDENTS.
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    1. Number of cases on Dispensary Register on January 1st 46 2. Number of cases transferred from other areas and cases returned after discharge under Head 3 in previous years 2
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    NON-RESIDENTS.
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    PART I. Summary of Notifications during the period from the 1st January, 1937, to the 31st December, 1937.
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    PART II. SUPPLEMENTAL RETURN.
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    The source or sources from which information as to the above-mentioned cases was obtained should be stated below:—
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    PART III. NOTIFICATION REGISTER.
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    CREMATIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 53 Years—1885-1937.
    YEAR.WokingManchester.Glasgow.Liverpool.Hull.Darlington.Leicester.Golders Green.Birmingham. (Perry Bar).Leeds.City of London.Sheffield.Bradford.W. Norwood.Hendon ParkPontypridd.Bristol.Ipswich.Edinburgh.Brighton.Guernsey.Nottingham.Reading.Southampton.Birkenhead.Newcas tie-on-Tyne.Plymouth.Stockport.Blackpool.Dundee.Kent County. (Chariing)S. London. (Streatham).Harrowgate.Norwich.Croydon.Birmingham. (Lodge Hill)-Islington.St. Mary-lebone.No of Cremations each year.
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    MEAT INSPECTION. According to the Board of Trade returns the imports of fresh meat and bacon for the twelve months, 1937, were :—
    BEEF AND VEAL. Cwts.MUTTON AND LAMB. Cwts.PORK. Cwts.BACON. Cwts.
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    Live stock for twelve months, 1937:—
    Cattle.Sheep.Pigs.
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    Value of Live Stock:—
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    LONDON CENTRAL MARKETS. Analysis and Comparisons of Supplies in Tons.
    Description and Country of Origin.Twelve Months.Difference.
    Beef and Veal:1937.1936.
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    Continued from previous page...
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    The following table shows the amount of British diseased meat discovered in the Markets :— GREAT BRITAIN.—1937.
    Beef.Mutton.Pork.Veal.Goat.Lungs.Mesenteries.Plucks.Heads.
    Disease.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Quarters.Carcases.Tongues.
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    Ireland.—The consignments of food, in tons, received from this country, compared with those of 1936, were as follows:—
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork and Bacon.Poultry and Game.Rabbits.Butter and Cheese.Eggs.
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    The amount of unsound food surrendered is shown in tables Nos. 14 and 15, and the diseased meat surrendered as follows :—
    Mutton and Lamb Carcases. Quarters.Pork Carcases.Veal Carcases.
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    Argentine.—During the year this country sent the following amount of foot compared with those for 1936 :— 1, in tons,
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork and Bacon.Poultry and Game.Eggs.Butter.Sundries.
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    Australia.—During the year this country sent the following amounts of food, in tons, compared with those for 1936 :—
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork.Poultry and Game.Rabbits.Eggs.Butter.Sundries.
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    New Zealand.—The total amount of food, in tons, for 1937 which was deposited in the markets, compared with that for 1936, is as follows :—
    Butter and Cheese.Sundries
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork.Poultry and Lamb. RabbitsEggs.
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    The amount of unsound food discovered in these consignments is given in tables Nos. 14 and 15, and the diseased meat figures in the following tables :—
    Beef Quarters.Mutton and Lamb Carcases.Mutton and Lamb Pieces.Pork Carcases.
    1937.1936.1937.1936.1937.1936.1937.1936.
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    Brazil.—The following table shows the amount of diseased meat surrendered from the consignments from this country during the year 1937 :—
    Beef Quarters.Mutton and Lamb Carcases.Mutton and Lamb Pieces.
    1936.] 937.1986.1037.1936.1937.
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    South Africa, including Southern Rhodesia.—The consignments for the year 1937 were made up as follows :—
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    The following table shows the amount of diseased meat for the respective countries :—
    South Africa.Beef Quarters.Mutton and Lamb Carcases.
    1936.1937.1936.1937.
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    Southern Rhodesia.Beef Quarters.
    1936.1937.
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    Uruguay.—This country sent the following amount of food, in tons, during the year 1937
    Beef and Veal.Mutton and Lamb.Pork.Poultry and Game.
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    The amounts of unsound food is shown in tables Nos. 14 and 15, and the diseased isshown in the following tables:—
    Beef Quarters.Mutton and Lamb Carcases.
    1936.1937.1936.1937.
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    Chile.-—This country sends only Mutton and Lamb to the markets, and the amounts of diseased meat are given herewith :—
    Mutton and Lamb Carcases.Mutton and Lamb Pieces.
    1936.1937.1936.1937.
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    Other Countries.—The following table shows the amount of food surrendered due to disease :—
    Beef Quarters.Bacon Sides.
    1936.1937.1936.1937.
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    CASEOUS LYMPHADENITIS. The following table shows the amount of Mutton taken on account of Caseous Lymphadenitis during the past three years:—
    Country.Carcases.Pieces.
    1936.1936.1937.1936.1936.1937.
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    LEADENHALL MARKET AND CITY SHOPS. The Leadenhall Market and City Shops have been systematically inspected during the year, and the following table shows the amount and variety of unsound food dealt with:—
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    UNSOUND MEAT, ETC., REMOVED FROM COLD STORES.
    Article.No.How Packed.Origin.Cause of Destruction.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    Unsound Meat, Etc., Removed from Cold Stores.—continued.
    Article.No.How Packed.Origin.Cause of Destruction.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS SURRENDERED TO OR SEIZED BY MEAT INSPECTORS IN THE CITY OF LONDON FOR UNSOUND CONDITIONS, 1937.
    Country.Beef in lbs.Mutton & Lamb in lbs.Pork in lbs.Veal in lbs.Venison in lbs.Goat in lbs.Bacon in lbs.Offal in lbs.Furred Game.Feathered Game.Tinned Meat.Tinned Milk.Fish in lbs.Cheese in lbs.
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    SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF VARIOUS FOOD PRODUCTS SURRENDERED TO OR SEIZED BY MEAT INSPECTORS IN THE CITY OF LONDON FOR DISEASED CONDITIONS, 1937.
    Country.Beef in lbs.Mutton and Lamb in lbs.Pork in lbs.Veal in lbs.Bacon in lbs.Offal in lbs.Furred Game in lbs.Feathered Game in lbs.
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    PROSECUTION UNDER SEC. 180 (2), PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936.
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    Table showing Weight of Meat delivered to the market and to the Contractors during each month for the years 1936 and 1937 :—
    Month,Meat delivered at the Market, 1936.Unsound Meat delivered to Contractors, 1930.Meat delivered at the Market, 1937.Unsound Meat delivered to Contractors, 1937.
    JanuaryTons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.
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    SUMMARY OF UNSOUND FOOD DESTROYED.
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    Quinquennium.Annual Average General Supply.Seizure by Inspectors.% of Unsound Meat.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.Tons.cwts.qrs.
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    *The sources of origin of the Central Markets Supplies during the past five years are here expressed in terms per cent, of the total annual deliveries.
    Year.British.Canadian.Australian and New Zealand.South African and South Rhodesian.U.S.A.Argentine, etc.Continental.
    Country KilledTown Killed.
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    The following figures supplied by the Superintendent of the Market are of interest :—
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    MONTHLY FISH RETURNS. Table showing Weight of Fish Delivered, Fish seized as Unsound, and Percentage of Fish Condemned to that delivered, at or near Billingsgate Market, and on board boats lying off that place, during each month of the year 1937.
    Month.Weight of Fish Delivered.Total.Weight of Fish Condemned.Ratio of Fish Condemned to that Delivered
    By Land.| By Water.
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    Weight of Fish Delivered, Fish Seized as Unsound, and percentage of Fish Condemned to that Delivered, ator near Billingsgate Market during 1937 and the five years 1932—1936.
    Year.Weight of Fish Delivered.Total.Weight of Fish Condemned.Ratio of Fish Condemned to that Delivered.
    By Land.By Water.
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936.—SECTION 187. ICE CREAM AND PRESERVED FOOD. Summary of types of premises registered during 1937.
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    INSPECTION OF FOOD AT RIVERSIDE WHARVES. The following is a summary of the chief products coming under the observation of the Inspector charged with the supervision of foods delivered at City wharves:—
    Article.Description of Packages.Where from.General Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
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    Article. Fruit (Soft)—Description of Packages.Where from.General Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
    Black CurrantsPackagesHolland6 lbs.—12 lbs292
    Apples,,Holland, America, Australia and N ew Zealanc28 lbs.—1 cwt. 2 qrs 1.2,240
    Cranberries,,Holland28 lbs.34,930
    Juniper Berries,,,,56 lbs.135
    Gooseberries,,,,40 lbs.—100 lbs.857
    Peaches,,,,56 lbs.123
    Pears,,Holland, America and Australia.6 lbs.—28 lbs.11,848
    Red Currants,,Holland6 lbs.—12 lbs.39
    Rhubarb,,,,6 lbs.—28 lbs.477
    Strawberries,,,,7 lbs.—28 lbs340
    Fruit (Dried)—,,,,
    Apricots,,America, Canada, S. Africa and Australia.24 lbs.38,029
    Currants,,Greece, Turkey and S. Africa.28 lbs.—56 lbs.212,976
    Dates,,Erypt, Turkey and Persia.3 qrs.22,304
    Evaporated Apples,,America, Canada and S. Africa.56 lbs.9,144
    Figs,,Greece and Turkey28 lbs.—4 cwts.71,216
    Fruit Salad,,America28 lbs.—56 lbs.870
    Peaches,,America, S. Africa and Australia.24 lbs.—56 lbs.6,483
    Pears,,America and Australia24 lbs.—56 lbs17,397
    Plums,,,,24 lbs.—-1 cwt133,282
    Preserved Fruit,,Holland10 lbs.—56 lbs.183
    Raisins,,America, Spain, Greece and Turkey.6 lbs.—56 lbs.186,012
    Sultanas,,America, Greece, Turkey, Persia and S. Africa.24 lbs.—56 lbs580,591
    Nectarines,,America28 lbs.—56 lbs.100
    Fruit (Green)— Grape Fruit,,Trinidad, Florida and Jaffa.56 lbs.—1 cwt.108,067
    Grapes,,Spain, Holland, Turkey and Cyprus.12 lbs.—1 cwt.156,579
    Lemons,,Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Trinidad and Jaffa.1 cwt.97,708
    Mandarines,,Spain and Egypt3 qrs.—1 cwt. 1 qr.13,409
    Melons,,Holland, Spain and jaffa12 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr.113,703
    Oranges,,Spain, Cyprus, Egypt, Brazil and Jaffa.3 qrs.—1 cwt. 1 qr.413,117
    Pomegranates,,Spain28 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr.784
    Limes Vegetables—,,Trinidad14 lbs.—24 lbs.493
    Beans,,Holland40 lbs.130,889
    Beetroots,,,,1 cwt.3,934
    Cabbages,,,,1 cwt.6,973
    Carrots,,,,40 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr.105,873
    Cauliflower,,,,12 lbs.—40 lbs.36,681
    Cucumbers,,,,12 lbs.—40 lbs.22,135
    Lettuce,,12 lbs.—40 lbs.399,531
    Onions,,Holland, Spain, Cyprus, Egypt and Czecko-Slovakia.1 cwt. 1 qr.404,804
    Parsnips,,Holland1 cwt.7,788
    Peas,,40 lbs.183
    Potatoes,,Spain, Holland, St. Malo and Cyprus.56 lbs.—1 cwt. 1 qr.330,375
    Radishes,,Holland28 lbs.—1 cwt23,722
    Spinach,,,,14 lbs.—56 lbs.129
    Sprouts,,100 lbs.1,037
    Tomatoes,,Holland, Cyprus and Jaffa.12 lbs.—56 lbs.580,060
    Marrows,,Holland14 lbs.—18 lbs81
    SugarBags, Cases,,1 cwt.—2 cwts.2,126
    TeaPackagesIndia, Ceylon, Java, China and Japan.1 cwt.123,428
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    Article.Description of Packages.Where from.General Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
    Tinned Goods—
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    Article.Description of Packages.Where fromGeneral Range of Weight of Packages.Quantity.
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    Removed by Cleansing Department.
    Article.Reason for Destruction.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Destroyed at Wharf under Supervision.
    Article.Reason for Destruction.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Removal by Private Contractor.
    Article.Reason for Destruction.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    The following table shows the percentage fat-content in each of the 215 samples, the average fat-content being 3 -5 per cent. :—
    Percentage of Fat.No. of Samples.Percentage of Fat.No. of Samples.
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    ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION REGARDI NG
    Serial No.Article.Whether Formal or Informal.Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity.
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    ADULTERATION OR OTHER IRREGULARITY.
    Observations.Results of Proceedings or other Action taken.
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    THE FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928, THE PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, ETC., IN FOOD) REGULATIONS, THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927, THE PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927, AND THE ARTIFICIAL CREAM ACT, 1929. Formal and Informal Samples Submitted for Analysis.
    Article.Number Examined.Number Adulterated, etc.Percentage of Adulteration.
    Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
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    THE FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928, THE PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, ETC., IN FOOD) REGULATIONS, THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927, THE PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK) REGULATIONS, 1923 AND 1927, AND THE ARTIFICIAL CREAM ACT, 1929.—Continued. Formal and Informal Samples Submitted for Analysis.
    Article.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
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    Sample.Nature and extent of Adulteration.Result.
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    The samples were sent from different farms situate in the following counties :—
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    The following is a copy of a report which Dr. Garrod has submitted on the results of his investigations :—
    No. 1Date. 15th AprilDirt. TraceResult of Guinea Pig Inoculation. Negative.
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    For the purposes of comparison, the following summary of results since 1904 is here inserted :—
    Year.Percentage showing Tuberculous Infection.Year.Percentage showing Tuberculous Infection.
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    TABLE OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS OCCURRING AT THE ARTIZANS' DWELLINGS, STONEY LANE, HOUNDSDITCH, BEARSTED HOUSE, HUTCHISON STREET, AND DUTTON HOUSE, NEW STREET, DURING THE YEAR 1937.
    Name of Block.Births.Mortality from all Causes at subjoined ages.
    Males.Females.At all ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 5and under 1516„ and under 2525 and under 6566 and upwards.
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    The accompanying table is compiled from the monthly records of attendances at the baths :— RECORD OF ATTENDANCES AT THE BATHS, ARTIZANS' DWELLINGS.
    Month.Skx.
    Males.Females.Total.
    Children.Adults.Children.Adults.
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    The following is a statement of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors in their several Districts during each month of the year :— WEST DISTRICT.—Inspector W. G. C. Neale.
    Month.Premises Inspected.Orders issued.Notices served.Improvements eflected.
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    MIDDLE DISTRICT—Inspector G. H. Fowler.
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    EAST DISTRICT—Inspector G. E. Harrington.
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    THE FOREGOING ARE SUMMARISED AS UNDER
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    For the taking of precautions in any case of infectious disease. Particulars relating to the registered Lodging-houses in the City now on the Register are given in the accompanying table :—
    District.Number of Houses on Register.Number of Lodgers.Number of Tenements.Average Number of persons per Tenement.Cleansing Notices Served.
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    In addition to the foregoing, there are twelve blocks of Dwellings let out in tenements, but not placed on the Register for the reason that each holding is "self-contained," it having been decided in a Court of Law that in these circumstances they are not subject to the Bye-laws for houses let in lodgings, or occupied by members of more than one family :—
    Name and situation of Artizans' Block Dwellings.No.of Tenements.No. of Inhabitants.
    One Room.Two Rooms.Three j Rooms, iFour Rooms.Five Rooms or over.
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    During the year ended 31st December, 1937, the tonnage of refuse collected was as follows :—
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    The number of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces at present Registered is as follows :—
    Registered Places.Workrooms, &c., in Registered Places.
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    The following is a Summary of Inspections of separate workrooms, &c., during the year:—
    Workshop Inspectors.Woman Inspector.Totals.
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    The following is a Summary of Inspections of separate workrooms, since 1928:—
    Workshop Inspectors.Woman Inspector.Totals.
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    SUMMARY OF WORK DONE UNDER THE FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901, AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936, &c.
    INSPECTIONS.East District.Middle District.West District.Totals.
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    DEFECTS FOUND.FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, WORKPLACES.KITCHENS OF RESTAURANTS, &c.KITCHENS OF LICENSED PREMISES.
    East District.Middle District.West District.East District.Middle District.West District.East District.Middle District.West District.Totals.
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    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, WORKPLACES.KITCHENS OF RESTAURANTS, &c.KITCHENS OF LICENSED PREMISES.
    DEFECTS REMEDIED.East DistrictMiddl e DistrictWest DistrictEast DistrictMiddle DistrictWest DistrictEast DistrictMiddle DistrictWest DistrictTotals.
    Want of Cleanliness25545526514442215296
    Want of Ventilation1—15532——17
    Overcrowding1————————1
    Want of Drainage of Floors2————————2
    Want of Lavatory Accommodation———21—1——4
    Food improperly stored—1——51———7
    Storage Cistern defective—914—4213336
    Accommodation for Refuse—11183—2117
    Accumulation of Refuse2117271011—41
    Insufficient (Tenancies)32———1——17
    SanitaryUnsuitable (Do.)—7101—2———20
    Accommoda- -Defective (Do.)1998212173152168
    tion.Do. (No. of Conveniences)*1998212173152168
    Not separate for Sexes (Tenancies)143111———11
    Other Nuisances155196112527999
    Total Defects remedied691921314611095124031726
    ACTION TAKEN.East District.Middle District.West District.Totals.
    Matters referred to H.M. Inspector-
    Nuisances remediable by H.M. Inspector—729
    Failure to affix Abstract7241041
    Matters referred by H.M. Inspector—
    Notified by H.M. Inspector2619
    Reports sent to H.M. Inspector2619
    Notices served—
    Factories—Intimation14411671
    Statutory—112
    Workshops—Intimation610521
    Statutory—33
    Workplaces, &c.—Intimation6—6
    Statutory————
    Kitchens of Restauran's—
    Intimation1313531
    Statutory—1—1
    Kitchens of Licensed Premises—
    Intimation62311
    Statutory————
    Orders required from Sanitary Committee—336
    Certificates for Cleansing issued by Medical Officer of Health————
    Matters referred to District Inspectors17210
    Matters referred to Women Inspectors1——1
    Matters referred to Workshop Inspectors————
    Cases reported for Legal Proceedings———
    Legal Proceedings taken———
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    OUTWORK, AND THE INSPECTION OF OUTWORKERS-PREMISES, &c.
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    In addition to the foregoing inspections, the Sanitary Inspectors associated with the Factory and Workshop section of my Department assisted in the general inspection work of working-class houses which was carried out during 1937, and in this connection made 26 inspections in the West District, 58 in the Middle District and 320 in the East District.
    WOMAN INSPECTOR.Total.
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    The following figures show the number of Outworkers notified since 1902 :—
    Year.Number of Lists received.Outworkers Employed in City.Outworkers Employed outside City.Total number of Outworkers.
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    Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
    Premises.Number of
    (1)Inspections. (2)Written Notices. (3)Occupiers Prosecuted. (4)
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    2.—Defects Found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of offences in respect of which Prosecutions were instituted.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspectors.
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    NATURE OF WORK.*OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES, SECTION 108.OUTWORK IN INFECTED PREMISES, SECTIONS 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on occupiers as to keeping or sending Lists.Prosecutions.Prosecutions (Sections 109, 110).
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110).
    Lists.tOutworkers, fLists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Workmen.Contractors.Workmen.
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    4.—Registered Workshops.
    Workshops on the Register (S. 131) at the end of the year, (i)Number. (2)
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    5.—Other Matters.
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    The following is a summary of the work done :—
    WEST.MIDDLE.EAST.TOTALS.
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    CITY MORTUARY.
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    The following tabulation shows the work carried out at the Mortuary and Coroner s Court during the past five years :—
    Year.Articles disinfected.Bodies received at the Mortuary.Inquests held on bodies.Post-Mortem Examinations.Inquests held on Fires.
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    Other disinfection and cleansing work carried out during the year is as follows :—
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    The following figures have been supplied to me by the City Engineer:—
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    APPENDIX A.—STREET LISTS OF MORTALITY.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    STREET LISTS OF MORTALITY—continued.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    STREET LISTS OF MORTALITY—continued.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
    Middlesex Street116M505th Aprilla. Pulmonary TuberculosisDied in Bancroft Lodge, Stepney.
    ,,116M7224th Nov.la. Myocardial degeneration 6. Arterio-sclerosisDied in Poplar.
    ,, ,,116 123M M74 4821st Nov. 27th Feb.Asthenia due to fecial Fistula, due to rupture of rt. Inguinal Hernia. Gangrenous Cellulitis of Scrotum la. Sub-arachnoid HemorrhageDied in St. Peter's Hospital. Died in Jewish Hospital, Stepney.
    ,,93F7526th Aug.la. Coronary Thrombosis b. L. Pulmonary Thrombosis 2. Diabetes
    Minories97M662nd Mayla. Myocardial degeneration b. Auricular Fibrillation
    Milk Street35F6822nd Aprilla. Bronchitis b. Cardio-vascular degenerationDied in Archway Hospital, Islington.
    Minories, City of London Police Hospital.63M322nd Junela. Heart failure b. PneumoniaResided at Deptford.
    Minories97F702nd Junela. Coma b. Arterio-sclerosis
    Mincing Lane14M616th Julyla. Syncope ft. Auricular Fibrillation c. Myocarditis (chronic) 2. PhlebitisResided at Lingfield, Surrey.
    ,, Clothworkers' Hall.41M6028th Julyla. Septic Pneumonia, following Carbuncle
    Mitre Court Buildings, Temple. Monument Street Moorgate Sation, C. & S.L. Rly.1 9F M M77 13 mos. 497th Jan. 16th Dec. 12th Jan.la. Broncho-pneumonia 6. Influenza la. Broncho-pneumonia Shock and multiple injuries. Run over by electric train. P.M. Inq. Suicide— unsound mindResided at Southport.
    Nevill's Court11F558th Nov.la. Pneumococcal Emphysema (operation, 6/11/37) 6. Acute Lobar PneumoniaDied in St. Pancras Hospital.
    Newgate Street41F5613th Jan.la. Heart failure 6. Thrombosis Iliac Vein c. Cancer of Glands (secondary) 2. Following Cancer of Uterus five years ago (operation)
    North Block, Stoney Lane6M603rd Sept.Syncope due to Coronary Thrombosis. P.M. Natural
    "51F5725th Julyla. Angina Pectoris 6. Myocardial degeneration
    Old Change21aM8018th Nov.Lobar PneumoniaDied in Archway Hospital.
    Pemberton Row2F7819th Oct.la. Myocarditis b. Senile decay
    Prince's Block, Stoney Lane.lF8312th Feb.la. Myocardial failure b. BronchitisDied in Croydon.
    ,,11M7724th Oct.la. Gangrene of Leg. b. Arterio-sclerosis 2. BronchitisDied in St. Peter's Hospital.
    ,,25F136th Jan.la. Pericarditis, with effusion b. Rheumatic FeverDied in Jewish Hospital, Stepney.
    ,,42F3015th Jan.la. Broncho-pneumonia 6. InfluenzaDied in London Hospital.
    Purfleet Wharf, Blackfriars Cold Stores.-M6220th Oct.la. Angina Pectoris ft. Myocardial degeneration c. Chronic BronchitisResided at Lambeth.
    2. Emphysema.
    Queen Victoria Street49M674th Mar.la. Cardiac failure b. Carcinoma of Colon c Oedema of left Lung
    ,,63M603rd Aug.la. Bilateral Pulmonary Tuberculosis 2. Recent HaemophysisDied in Bancroft Lodge.
    ,,146 AM4528th Aprilla. Pericarditis and Bilateral Empyema 6. Retropharyngeal Abscess c. Mediastinitis 2. Tracheotomy. P.M.
    River Thames—M3010th JulyAsphyxia by drowning. No evidence to show how he came in water. P.M. Inq.Resided in Sheffield.
    St. Anne's Mansions, Lud-gate Hill.17M7723rd Feb.la. Congested Heart failure 6. Myocarditis
    St. Anne's Chambers, Ludgate Hill.10M4718th Sept.la. Peritonitis 6. Perforated Duodenal LHcerDied in St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
    St. Bartholomew's Hospital (Sta.ff)F4626th Feb.la. Acute Bronchitis and Asthma
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    STREET LISTS OF MORTALITY—conti nued.
    STREET OR PLACE.No. of HouseSex.Age.Date of Death.Cause of Death.Remarks.
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    APPENDIX B.—LIST OF CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS, 1937. STREET LISTS.—COMPILED FROM NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVED.
    Street or Place.No. of House.Sex.Age.Disease.Date of Notification.
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    APPENDIX C.—REGISTER OF HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS OR OCCUPIED BY MEMBERS OF MORE THAN ONE FAMILY.
    Situation of Premises.Name and Address of Owner or Tenant.Tenements.Lodgers.
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    MIDDLE DISTRICT. Nil. EAST DISTRICT.
    Situation of Premises.Name and Address of Owner or Tenant.Tenements.Lodgers.
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    APPENDIX D.—LIST OF ADOPTIVE ACTS, LOCAL BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH, IN FORCE IN THE CITY OF LONDON.
    Subject.Date adopted.