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Marylebone 1912

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

Published
1913
Pages
118
Tables
70

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  • Page 7
    The populations of the four Sub-Districts for the last four years, estimated by the same method, are:—
    1909.1910.1911.1912.
  • Page 9
    The following short table shows the death rates in the several registration sub-districts in 1912, and compares them with those of the three previous years:—
    1909.1910.1911.1912.
  • Page 10
    TABLE I.
    Sub-District.Population estimated to Middle of Year, 1912.Births.Deaths.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 10
    That the summer quarters of the year were comparatively cold and wet probably to a great extent accounts for the smallness of the number of deaths amongst infants in the April-June and July-September periods.
    January-March.April-June.July-September.October-December.Total.
  • Page 10
    The percentage relation of each age group to the total number of deaths in 1912 was:—
    Under 1 year12.8per cent.
  • Page 11
    The extent to which each of the four divisions of the Borough shared in the deaths of those aged over 65 in 1910, 1911 and 1912, is shown below:—
    1910.1911.1912.
  • Page 11
    Of the total, 138 at death were aged 65-70; 249, 70-80; 131, 80-90; and 22, 90-100. The outstanding causes of death were as follows:—
    Cause.1910.1911.1912.
  • Page 12
    TABLE II.
    Sub-District.Under i week1 and Under 2 weeks2 and Under 3 weeks3 and Under 4 weeks4 weeks and Under 3 m'ths.3 m'ths and Under 6 m'ths.6 m'ths and Under 9 m'ths.9 m'ths and Under 12 m'ths.Total
  • Page 13
    TABLE III. Infant Mortality. Nett Deaths from Stated Causes at various ages under 1 Year of Age. (Local Government Board Table IV.)
    No.CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1 and under 2 Weeks.2 and under 3 Weeks.3 and under 4 Weeks.Total under 1 month.I and under 3 Months3 and under6 Months6 and under 9 Months9 and under 12 MonthsTotal Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 14
    TABLE IV. Infant mortality. Nett Deaths from Stated Causes at various ages under 1 Year of Age in Localities. (Local Government Board Table IV. (a).)
    No.CAUSE OF DEATH.All Souls.St. Mary.Christ Church.St. John.Total.
  • Page 17
    BIRTHS INVESTIGATIONS.—TABLE V.
    TotalsAge at visit WeeksMethod of FeedingCondition of ChildMother's WorkMother's HealthCondition of TenementNo. of RoomsFirst-bornTwinsIllegitimate
    Breast onlyBreast onlyCow's milkArtificial or CondensedNot fedWell nourishedFairly nourishedBadly nourishedNoneAway from homeDitto intermittentSome home workGoodIndifferentBadCleanFairly cleanDirtyOneTwoThreeFour or more
  • Page 18
    ENQUIRIES INTO INFANT DEATHS.—TABLE VI.
    Months.TotalsMethod of FeedingReasons for WeaningCause of DeathFirst-bornTwinsIllegitimate
    Breast onlyBreast, etc.Cows' milkArtificial or condensedNot fedLoss of milkIllness of mother or childMother's workMother's deathDiarrhoeaPrematurityMarasmusAtrophy, etc.BronchitisPneumoniaConvulsionsSuffocationMeaslesWhooping coughTuberculosisMeningitisMiscellaneous
  • Page 19
    ENQUIRIES INTO INFANT DEATHS.—TABLE VII.
    TotalsFirst-bornTwinsMethod of Feeding.Mother's HealthMother's WorkCondition of TenementNo. of Rooms in TenementAge in Months.
    Breast onlyBreast, etc.Cows' milkArtificial and condensedNot fedGoodIndifferentBadNoneAway from homeDitto intermittentlySome home workCleanFairDirtyOneTwoThreeFour or more01234567891011
  • Page 21
    2. Please fill in the columns in the following table:
    How is the organization managed.No. and character of staff.Date when establishedDaily attendance of children.
  • Page 22
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    How is the organization managed.No. and character of staff.Date when established.Daily attendance of children.
  • Page 25
    The following table shows the number of deaths from each of these diseases and the death rate per 1,000 of the estimated population from each.
    Total deathsRate per 1,000 of the estimated population.
  • Page 26
    TABLE VIII. DEATHS FROM PHTHISIS AND OTHER TUBERCULAR DISEASES.
    Year.No. of Cases.Population.Rate per 1000 of Population.
  • Page 29
    Cancer. Ages at Death.
    Ages.Under 1010 and under 2020 and under 3030 and under 4040 and under 6050 and under 6060 and under 7070 and upwardsTotals.
  • Page 29
    Cancer. Situation of the Disease.
    Parts of the body affected.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 30
    Cancer: Distribution of Deaths.
    At HomeIn Hospitals.In Nursing Homes.In Infirmary.In AsylumsTotal
  • Page 34
    The percentages of the totals and the actual numbers were as follows:—
  • Page 34
    The cost and rate per 1,000 for each year since 1901, are shown in the following table:—
    Year.Amounts paid to Medical Practitioners.Cost per 1,000 of Population.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 38
    The accompanying table shows the number of cases of measles and other infectious diseases reported from Schools and other Boroughs during 1912. With regard to Schools it may be stated that no classrooms were closed by the Education Department of the London County Council on account of measles.
    SCHOOLS.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Typhoid Fever.Whooping Cough.Chicken-pox.Measles.All other Di seases.
  • Page 40
    Phthisis Notifications.
    Year.Medical Practitioners (Voluntary).Hospital Cases.Poor Law.Totals.
  • Page 42
    Table IX. DEATHS FROM PHTHISIS.
    Estimated Population.Year.All Ages.Sub-Districts.
    All Souls.St. Mary.Christ Church.St. John.
  • Page 42
    The table here shown serves to bring out these facts once more. The fact that only one child under 10 died of consumption as against eight in 1911 may be noted.
    Ages.Under 1010 and under 2020 and under 3030 and 40 and under 40 under 5050 and under 6060 and under 7070 and upwardsTotals.
  • Page 43
    MALES.
    No occupation.Work with exposure.Sedentary work.Professional work.Total.
    Workmen.Foremen, Masters, etc.Workmen.Foremen, Masters, etc.
  • Page 43
    FEMALES.
    No occupation or house work.Work with exposure.Sedentary work.Professional work.Total.
  • Page 47
    PHTHISIS. Females. Number of Cases 303. Age Distribution.
    Under 1 year.1—5.5—15.15—25.25—45.45—65.65.All ages.
  • Page 48
    FEMALES—MARRIED (including Widows).
    No. and Age of Patient.Patient's Relatives, living and dead. I. Father and Mother. II. Brothers and Sisters. III. Uncles and Aunts.Patient's Husband (if re-married, give particulars for deceased wife).Patient's Children.No. of Patients Childless.
    Age.No.Whether or not aflected.I.II.III.
    L.D.L.D.L.D.L.D.L.D.
  • Page 48
    FEMALES—UN MARRIED. Patient's Relatives.
    No. and Age of Patient.Patient's Relatives, living and dead. I. Father and Mother. II. Brothers and Sisters. III. Uncles and Aunts.
    Age.No.Whether affected or not.I.II.III.
    Living.Dead.Living.Dead.Living.Dead.
  • Page 49
    MALES. Number of Cases 299. AGE DISTRIBUTION.
    Under 1 year.1—5.5—15.15—25.25—45.45—65.65 & over.All ages.
  • Page 50
    MALES, MARRIED (Including Widowers).
    No. and Age of Patient.Patient's Relatives Living and Dead. I. Father and Mother. II. Brothers and Sisters. III. Uncles and Aunts.Patient's wife (if re-married give particulars for deceased wife or wives).Patient's Children.No. of Patients Childless.
    AgeNo.Whether or not affected.I.II.III.
    L.D.L.D.L.D.L.D.L.D.
  • Page 50
    The number and nature of articles dealt with in 1912 are shown in the following tabular statement:—
    Compulsorily Notifiable Infectious Diseases.Phthisis.Measles.Vermin.Other causes.Total.
  • Page 51
    Reasons for Disinfection.
    Compulsorily Notifiable Infectious Diseases.Phthisis.Measles.Vermin.Other causes.Totals.
  • Page 52
    The work of examining specimens from doubtful cases of Typhoid Fever, Diphtheria and Consumption, was, as in former years, carried out by Dr. Eastes, at the Laboratory of Pathology and Public Health, 35, New Cavendish Street.
    1911.1912.
    Positive.Negative.Total.Positive.Negative.Total.
  • Page 60
    The following table shows the situation of the premises, the number of cows for which each is licensed, and the number actually stalled:—
    Premises.Licensed for.Cows kept.
  • Page 61
    In the remaining case the deficiency in fat was very small and the farmer was cautioned. The quarterly returns as to milk samples are tabulated below:—
    Quarter of the Year.No. of Samples Taken.No. of Samples Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.No. of Prosecutions Instituted.Fines and Costs.
    £.s.d.
  • Page 64
    The following tables and report from the Public Analyst give 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 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 65
    Continued from previous page...
    Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under 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 66
    Continued from previous page...
    Articles submitted for AnalysisState whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under 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 67
    Continued from previous page...
    Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under 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 68
    SUMMARY.
    Number of Samples Analysed.Number Adulterated.
  • Page 68
    The average composition of the unadulterated samples during the three years, 1910,1911 and 1912 was as follows:—
    Sp. gr.Milk fat.Solids, not fat.Total solids.
  • Page 70
    The following table summarizes the information submitted formally by the Public Analyst:—
    No.Article.Genuine.Adulterated.Total.
  • Page 78
    Premises reported or represented during 1912, and the two previous years:— Housing and Town Planning.
    1910.1911.1912.
  • Page 79
    HOUSING, TOWN PLANNING, Etc ., ACT, 1909. (Section 17.)
    No. of houses inspected.No. unfit for habitation.No. of Representations or Reports made to Local Authority.No. of Closing Orders.No. of houses in which defects were remedied without Closing Orders.No. of houses made fit after Closing OrdersGeneral character of defects found to exist.Remarks.
  • Page 85
    The following table contains all the necessary particulars with regard to these. A number of visits were paid from time to time to the premises by the District Inspectors.
    Address.Registered Owner.Registered number of Occupants.
  • Page 88
    The situation of the premises and the number of tenements affected are shown in the following statement:—
    Premises.No. of Tenements.
  • Page 89
    The total inspections made by each inspector, and the number of nuisances of various kinds detected and remedied, are set forth in the following table.
    Districts.Borough.
    No. I.No. 2.No. 3.No. 4.No. 5.
  • Page 93
    NORTH DISTRICT.
    Year.Complaints.Letters.Refusals.Fines.
  • Page 93
    SOUTH DISTRICT.
    Year.Complaints.Letters.Refusals.Fines.
  • Page 95
    Table showing the number of Adults and School Children using the Baths provided under the above-mentioned Act during the year 1912:—
    1912.ADULTS.CHILDREN.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 95
    Table showing the number of persons using the Baths during the past 15 years:—
    Year.ADULTS.CHILDREN.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 96
    The number of times the Shelter was used during 1912 and the reasons for such use are shown in the accompanying statement. The periods of occupation varied from two up to 16 hours.
    No. of hours occupied.Reason of occupation.No. of persons.
  • Page 96
    Number of bodies deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1912.
    Males.Females.Total.For burial only.For inquests.Total.
  • Page 97
    The following is a statement showing the total receipts at each of the conveniences for the year ended March 1913, and the amount of increase or decrease as compared with the previous year.
    1912-13.1911-12.Increase.Decrease.
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 98
    I.—INSPECTION.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 98
    2.— DEFECTS FOUND.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Pound.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 99
    3— HOME WORK.
    NATURE OF WORK.Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occu -piers as to keeping or sending lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110).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.
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Workmen.Contractors.Work-men.
  • Page 100
    4.— REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Register (s. 131) at the end of the year.Number.
    (1)(2)
  • Page 100
    5.— OTHER MATTERS.
    Class.Number.
  • Page 101
    A statement, with special reference to the list set out above, is contained in the following tables:—
    Number of places.Number of inspections, 1912.Number of notices, 1912.Number of prosecutions, 1912.
    On register at end of 1911.Added in 1912.Re-moved in 1912.On register at end of 1912.
  • Page 103
    VITAL STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH OF ST. MARYLEBONE. DURING 1912 AND PREVIOUS TEARS.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable Deaths.Nett Deaths belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected No.Nett.of Nonresidents registered in the District.of Residents not registered in the District.Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    No.Rate.No.Rate.No.Rate per 1,000 nett Births.No.Rate.
    12345678910111213
  • Page 104
    TABLE I. (A). Vital Statistics of Separate Localities in 1912 and the ten Previous Years.
    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 under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.
    a.b.c.da.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.
  • Page 105
    TABLE II. Cases of Infectious Disease Notified during the 52 Weeks ending 28th December, 1912.
    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. MaryChrist ChurchSt. JohnTotals.All SoulsSt. MaryChrist ChurchSt. JohnTotals
    Under 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and upwards
  • Page 106
    TABLE III. Causes of, and Ages at Death during the year ending 28th December, 1912.
    NoCAUSES 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 1.1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and upwards.
  • Page 107
    TABLE III. (a).—Causes of, and ages at death during the 52 weeks to 28th December, 1912, according to Sub-Districts.
    No.CAUSES OF DEATH.All Souls.St. Mary.Christ ChurchSt. John.Total.
  • Page 108
    RETURN made to the Board of Guardians and Local Government Board on the 8th February, 191 3, by Mr. Edward A. Frith, Vaccination Officer of the St. Marylebone Parish, respecting the Vaccination of Children whose Births were registered in St. Marylebone, from 1st January to 31st December, 191 1, inclusive.
    Registration Sub-Districts comprised in the Vaccination Officer's District.Number of Births returned in the "Birth List Sheets" as registered from 1st January to 31st Dec. 1911.Number of these Births duly entered by 31st January, 1913, in Columns I, II, IV and V of the "Vaccination Register" (Birth List Sheets), viz.Number of these Births which on 31st January, 1913, remained unentered in the "Vaccination Register " on account (as shown by Report Book) ofNumber of these Births remaining on 31st January, 1913, neither duly entered in the "Vaccination Register" (columns 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this Return) nor temporarily accounted for in the "Report Book" (columns 8, 9, and 10 of this Return).Total Number of Certificates of Successful Primary Vaccination at ALL AGES received during the calendar year 1912.
    Col. I. Successfully Vaccinated.Col. II.Col. IV. Number in respect of whom Certificates of Conscientious Objection have been received.Col. V. Dead, Unvac-cinated.Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removal to Districts, the Vaccination Officer of which has been duly apprised.Removal to Places unknown, or which cannot be reached; and Cases not having been found.
    Insusceptible of Vaccination.Had Small-Pox.
    123456789101112
  • Page 109
    RETURN made to the Board of Guardians and Local Government Board on the 8th February, 1913 , by Mr. Edward A. Frith, Vaccination Officer of the St. Marylebone Parish, respecting the Vaccination of Children whose Births were registered in St. Marylebone, from 1st January to 30th June, 1912, inclusive.
    Registration Sub-Districts comprised in the Vaccination Officer's District.Number of Births returned in the "Birth List Sheets" as registered from 1st January to 30th June, 1912.Number of these Births duly entered by 31st January, 1913, in Columns I, II, IV and V of the "Vaccination Register" (Birth List Sheets), viz.Number of these Births which on 31st January, 1913, remained unentered in the " Vaccination Register " on account (as shown by Report Book) ofNumber of these Births remaining on 31st January, 1913, neither duly entered in the "Vaccination Register" (columns 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this Return) nor temporarily accounted for in the "Report Book" (columns 8, 9, and 10 of this Return).Number of Certificates of Conscientious Objection actually received by the Vaccination Officer, irrespective of the dates of birth of the Children to which they relate, during the year 1912.
    Col. I. Successfully Vaccinated.Col. II.Col. IV. Number in respect of whom Certificates of Conscientious Objection have been received.Col. V. Dead, Unvac- cinated.Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removal to Districts, the Vaccination Officer of which has been duly apprised.Removal to Places unknown or which cannot be reached ; and Cases not having been found.
    Insusceptible of Vaccination.Had . Small-Pox.
    123466789101112