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Marylebone 1909

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]

Published
1910
Pages
84
Tables
48

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48 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    The accompanying table compares the rates in the several registration sub-districts with those of 1908:—
  • Page 9
    The corrected death rates of other London Boroughs are given in the accompanying table and may be compared with that for St. Marylebone.
    Borough.Birth Rate.Corrected Death Rate.Death Rates fromInfant Mortality per 1,000 Registered Births.
    Seven chief Zymotic Diseases.Phthisis. Pulmonalis.
  • Page 10
    TABLE I. District Births and Deaths for the fifty-two zueeks ended Ist fanuary, 1910.
    Sub District.Population estimated to middle of year 1909.Births.Deaths.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 12
    The fact that the extremes of life contributed the largest amounts is well brought out.
    Age Periods.Under 1 year.1-55-1515-2525-6565 and over.At all ages.
  • Page 12
    A comparison of the deaths that took place under 1 and those over 65 years of age is given below; the numbers occurring in each quarter of the year are also shown.
    JanuaryMarch.AprilJune.JulySeptember.OctoberDecember.Total.
  • Page 13
    TABLE II.
    Sub-District.Months.
    01234567891011Total
  • Page 13
    TABLE III.
    Cause of Death.Diarrhoea.Prematurity.Marasmus, Atrophy and DebilityBronchitis.Pneumonia.Convulsions.Suffocation.Measles.Whooping Cough.Tuberculosis.Meningitis including Tuberculous.Miscellaneous.Totals.
  • Page 14
    TABLE IV.
    Certified cause of Death.Months. 0-3Months. 3-6Months. 6-12.Totals.
  • Page 18
    The following table shows the comparative mortality during the fifty-two weeks ended the 1st January, 1910, from these diseases:—
    Total deathsRate per 1,000 of the estimated population.
  • Page 19
    TABLE V. DEATHS FROM PHTHISIS AND OTHER TUBERCULAR DISEASES.
    Year.No. of Cases,Population.Rate per 1000 of Population.
  • Page 19
    The number of females who died from the disease exceeded the number of males by 24, and the bulk of the deaths in both sexes occurred, as shown in the accompanying table, at ages over 50.
    Ages.Under 1010 and under 2020 and under 3030 and under 4040 and under 6050 and under 6060 and under 7070 and upwards
  • Page 20
    The breast or womb was the seat of the disease in 27 of the 90 women (30 per cent.).
    Cancer and Malignant Disease of various parts of the body.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 21
    Of the cases reported, a very large number were removed to hospital for treatment, viz.:—
  • Page 21
    The following table shows the amounts paid in fees for notifications since 1901, and the cost per thousand of population:—
    Year.Amounts paid to Medical Practitioners.Cost per 1,000 of Population.
  • Page 25
    TABLE VI. DEATHS FROM PHTHISIS.
    Population.Year.All Ages.All Souls.Sub-Districts.
    St. Mary.Christ Church.S. John.
  • Page 26
    case, as is also the fact, here shown, that most deaths occur about the middle period of life.
    Ages.Under 1010 and under 2020 and under 3030 and under 4040 and under 5050 and under 60GO and under 7070 and upwardsTotals.
  • Page 26
    MALES.
    Work with exposure.Sedentary work.
    No occupation.Workmen.Foremen, Masters, etc.Workmen.Foremen, Masters, etc.Professional work.Total.
  • Page 26
    FEMALES.
    No occupation or house work.Work with exposure.Sedentary work.Professional work.Total.
  • Page 28
    The number and nature of articles disinfected during 1909 are shown below.
    Articles.1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterTotal.
  • Page 28
    The number of journeys made by the disinfecting vans during the year January to December, 1909, was:—
  • Page 29
    REASONS FOR DISINFECTION.
    Cerebro-spinal Meningitis.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Puerperal Fever.Measles.Phthisis.Vermin.Cancer.Erysipelas.Influenza.Chickenpox.Death, etc.Totals.
  • Page 29
    Typhoid Fever, Diphtheria and Phthisis, and the following table gives particulars as to the number of cases examined and the results obtained:—
    Positive.Negative.Total.
  • Page 36
    The situation of the premises is as follows:—
    Premises.No. of Cows.
  • Page 36
    As a matter of fact, though, as the above table shows, the sheds are licensed for 105 cows, at the time of the annual inspection only 41 were actually stabled, as follows:—
    Premises.No. of Cows.
  • Page 38
    The following table gives the quarterly returns as to milk sampling during 1909:—
    Quarter of the Year.No. of Samples Taken.No. of Samples Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.No. of Prosecutions Instituted.Fines and Costs.
  • Page 41
    The following table and report from the Public Analyst gives full information with regard to the samples submitted to and examined by him:—
    Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and, if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
  • Page 42
    Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and, if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
  • Page 43
    Articles submitted for AnalysisState whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and, if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
  • Page 44
    Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority under Section 13 of Act, and, if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations
  • Page 45
    Articles submitted for AnalysisState whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority under Section 13 of Act, and. if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations
  • Page 47
    ANALYSES UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS DURING 1909.
    Article.Genuine.Adulterated.
  • Page 50
    The particulars with regard to houses of this class are contained in the following table. Visits of inspection have been made from time to time throughout the year.
    Address.Registered Owner.Registered number of occupants.
  • Page 53
    I.—INSPECTION.
    Premises. (1)Number of
    Inspections. (2)Written Notices. (3)Prosecutions. (4)
  • Page 53
    2.— DEFECTS FOUND.
    Particulars. ____(1)Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions. (5)
    Found. (2)Remedied. (3)Referred to H.M. Inspector. (4)
  • Page 54
    3. — HOME WORK.
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.Inspections of Outworkers' premises.OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES, SECTION 108.OUTWORK IN INFECTED PREMISES, SECTIONS 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Addresses of Outworkers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.‡Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110).Prosecutions (Sections 109, 110).
    Lists.Sending twice in the year.Lists.Sending once in the year.Received from other Councils.Forwarded to other Councils.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Outworkers.Outworkers.
    Con. t'ct'rs.Workmen.Cont'ct'rs.Workmen.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)
  • Page 55
    4.—REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Register (s. 131) at the end of the year. (1)N umber. (2)
  • Page 55
    5.—OTHER MATTERS.
    Class. (1)Number. (2)
  • Page 62
    NORTH DISTRICT.
    Year.Complaints.Letters.Refusals.Fines.
  • Page 62
    SOUTH DISTRICT.
    Year.Complaints.Letters.Refusals.Fines.
  • Page 64
    CLEANSING OF PERSONS ACT, 1897. Table shewing the number of Adults and School Children using the Baths provided under the above-mentioned Act during the year 1909:—
    1909.ADULTS.CHILDREN.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 64
    Table showing the number of persons using the Baths during the years:—
    Year.ADULTS.CHILDREN.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 67
    A statement, with special reference to the list set out above is contained in the following tables:—
    Number of placesNumber of inspections, 1909.Number of notices, 1909.Number of prosecutions, 1909.
    On register at end of 1908.Added in 1909.Removed in 1909.On register at end of 1909.
  • Page 69
    STATISTICS. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT. 1909.
    4 wks. 30th Jan4 wks. 27th Feb5 wks. 3rd Apr4 wks. 1st May4 wks. 29th May5 wks. 3rd July4 wks. 4 wks. 31st July 28th Aug5 wks. 4 wks 2nd Oct, 30th Oct4 wks, 27th Nov5 wks. 1st Jan. 1910.13 wks. 3rd Apr13 wks. 3rd July13 wks. 2nd Oct.13 wks. 1st Jan 1910.52 wks. 1st Jan 1910
  • Page 70
    TABLE I. VITAL STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH OF ST. MABYLEBONE DURING 1909 AND PREVIOUS TEARS.
  • Page 71
    TABLE II. Vital Statistics of Separate Localities in 1909 and the ten Previous Years.
    Names of Localities.The Whole Borough.All Souls.St. Mary.Christ Church.St. John.
    Year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all AgesDeaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered. Deaths at all Ages. Deaths under1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under1 year.
  • Page 72
    TABLE III. Cases of Infectious Disease Notified during the Year ending 1st January, 1910.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases notified in whole District.Total cases notified in each locality.Number of cases removed to Hospital from each locality.Cases isolated at home
    At all ages.At ages—years.All SoulsSt. Mary W.Christ ChurchSt. JoanTotals.All SoulsSt. Mary W.Christ ChurchSt. JohnTotals
    Under 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 6565 and upwards
  • Page 73
    TABLE IV.—Showing deaths from certain specified diseases during the year ending 1st January, 1910.
  • Page 74
    TABLE V.—Infantile Mortality during the Tear 1909. Deaths from stated Causes in Weeks and Months under One Tear of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week. 11-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-2 Months.2-3 Months.3-4 Months.4-5 Months.5-6 Months. |6-7 Months.7-8 Months.8-9 Months.9-10 Months10-11 Months.11-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.All Souls.St. Mary.Christ Church.St. John.Totals.