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Marylebone 1914

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

Published
1915
Pages
100
Tables
68

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  • Page 9
    The estimated populations of each of the four sub-districts at the middle of 1914 and of each of the three preceding years, was:—
    1911.1912.1913.1914.
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    The accompanying table contains a comparison of the rates in the several registration sub-districts and the Borough as a whole for 1914, with those of the three previous years.
    1911.1912.1913.1914.
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    * This figure is exclusive of births occurring in the Borough to persons usually non-residen therein, but includes 78 births which occurred outside the district, and which have been transferred as belonging to St. Marylebone:—
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    The following short table shows the death rates in the several registration sub-districts in 1914 and compares them with those of the three previous years:—
    1911.1912.1913.1914.
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    TABLE I.
    Sub-District.Population. estimated to Middle of Year 1914.Births.Deaths.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 12
    and the continued increase in the figures for the group 45-65 may be noted.
    Age Periods.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwardsAt all ages.
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    The percentage relation of each group to the total number of deaths in 1914 is shown below. The plus and minus signs are introduced to show whether there las been a rise or fall since 1913.
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    The extent to which each of the four divisions of the Borough shared in the deaths of those aged over 65 in 1912, 1913 and 1914 is shown below:
    1912.1913.1914.
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    Of the total, 139 at death were aged between 65 and 70; 254 between 70 and 80: 122 between 80 and 90, and 19 between 90 and 100. The outstanding causes of death were as follows:—
    Causes.1912.1913.1914.
  • Page 16
    TABLE II.
    Sub-District.Under 1 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 17
    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 I Weeks.Total under 1 month.1 and under 3 Months3 and under6 Months6 and under 9 Months9 and under 12 MonthsTotal Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 18
    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 22
    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 23
    TABLE VIII. DEATHS FROM PHTHISIS AND OTHER TUBERCULOUS DISEASES.
    Year.No. of Cases.Population.Rate per 1000 of Population.
  • Page 25
    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 25
    Cancer. Situation of the Disease.
    Parts of the body affected.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 25
    The following table, which was included for the first time in the Report for 1912 is repeated, as it lends further support to the view then expressed that cancer was in no sense a class disease, since if those who died at home or in nursing homes are taken to represent the rich or well-to-do, and those who died in hospitals or the infirmary the less favourably circumstanced, the one group suffered equally with the other.
    At HomeIn Nursing Homes.In Hospitals.In Infirmary.In Asylums.Total.
  • Page 27
    The cost and rate per 1,000 for each of the past 10 years, are shown in the following table:—
    Year.Amounts paid to Medical Practitioners.Cost per 1,000 of Population.
  • Page 29
    ENTERIC FEVER.
    Number.Patient.Sex.Age.Date of NotificationProbable Source of Infection.
  • Page 34
    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 Diseases.
  • Page 36
    TUBERCULOSIS NOTIFICATIONS.—A.
    Year.Medical Practitioners.Hospitals and Dispensaries, etc.Poor Law.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Totats.
  • Page 37
    Summary of Notifications during the period from the 4th January, 1914, to the 2nd January, 1915.
    Age Periods.Number of Notifications on Form A.Number of Notifications on Form B.Number of Notifications on Form C.
    Primary Notifications.Total Notifications Form A.Primary Notifications.Total Notifications Form B.Poor Law Institutions.Sanatoria.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 and upwardsTotalUnder 55 to 1010 to 15Total
  • Page 38
    TUBERCULOSIS NOTIFICATIONS C. Cases of Tuberculosis notified during the 52 weeks ending 26th December, 1914.
    Localisation of 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.Chtist Church.St. John.Totals.All Souls.St. Mary.Christ Church.St. John.Totals.
    Under 1.1 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and upwards.
  • Page 39
    T ABLE X.—DEATHS FROM PHTHISIS.
    Estimated Population.Year.All Ages.Sub-Districts.
    All Souls.St. Mary.Christ Church.St. John.
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    Deaths from Phthisis—Age and Sex Distribution.
    Ages.Under 1010 and under 2020 and under 3030 and under 1040 and under 5050 and under 6060 and under 7070 and upwardsTotals.
  • Page 40
    Deaths from Phthisis in relation to Occupation. MALES.
    Work with exposure.Sedentary work.
    No occupation.Workmen.Foremen, Masters, etc.Workmen.Foremen, Masters, etc.Professional work.Total.
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    FEMALES.
    No occupation or house work.Work with exposure.Sedentary work.Professional work.Total.
  • Page 45
    The number and nature of the articles disinfected are shown in the following table:—
    Compulsorily Notifiable Infectious Diseases.Phthisis.Measles.Vermin.Other causes.Total.
  • Page 45
    Reasons for Disinfection.
    Compulsorily Notifiable Infectious Diseases.Phthisis.Measles.Vermin.Other causes.Total.
  • Page 54
    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 56
    The following tables and report from the Public Analyst give full information with regard to 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 Section13of 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 57
    Continued from previous page...
    Articlessumitted for analvisState weather the samples 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 Anaiysis ; Showing Whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated what were the nature and exent of the adulterationThe sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observation
  • Page 58
    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 AuthorityResult 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 59
    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 59
    This was one of the three station samples from 3 churns consigned by the same farmer. Two churns were above the standard and one below. With the three churns mixed the whole of the milk would be above the standard, hence Solicitor advised no prosecution.
    SUMMARY.Number of Samples Analysed.Number Adulterated.
  • Page 60
    The average composition of unadulterated samples during the four years 1911, 1912, 1913 and 1914 was as follows :
    Sp. gr.Milk fat.Solids, not fat.Total solids.
  • Page 62
    The following table summarizes the information submitted formally by the Public Analyst:—
    No.Article.Genuine.Adulterated.Total.
  • Page 66
    Premises dealt with Voluntarily under the Housing, Town Planning, Etc. Act, 1909, during 1914.
  • Page 67
    1, St. James' Mews Defective water closet abolished; new water closet constructed on external wall.
  • Page 68
    7 & 8, Milner's Mews The living rooms on first floor separated from the stables on ground floor and provided with a separate entrance direct from mews. New w.c. provided in suitable position on first floor. The premises cleansed and renovated throughout.
  • Page 69
    32, Huntsworth Mews ... The living rooms on first floor separated from the stable on ground floor and provided with separate entrance from the mews. Additional means of direct external light and ventilation provided to the two bedrooms. Water closet reconstructed in suitable position. Water provided from main with proper sink under. Ventilated food cupboard provided. The premises cleansed and renovated throughout.
  • Page 70
    101, Princess Street Proper means of direct external light and ventilation provided to the rear of the premises. Drainage and water supply systems amended.
  • Page 72
    HOUSING, TOWN PLANNING, ETC., ACT, 1909. Premises reported or represented during 1914, and the four previous years,
    Premises.1910.1911.1912.1913.1914.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Premises,1910.1911.1912.1913.1914.
  • Page 74
    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 existRemarks.
  • Page 75
    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 77
    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. 1.No. 2.No. 3.No. 4.No. 5.
  • Page 78
    Particulars with regard to each of the cases are given below, and it should be noted that in each instance, though there were contraventions of provisions contained in other acts and bye-laws, the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, is the only enactment mentioned in the list.
    Premises.Offence.Proceedings taken under.Result.
  • Page 79
    The following table shows the amount paid under the removal of house refuse contracts during the last 6 years:—
  • Page 80
    NORTH DISTRICT.
    Year.Complaints.Letters.Refusals.Fines.
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    SOUTH DISTRICT.
    Year.Complaints.Letters.Refusals.Fines.
  • Page 81
    Table showing the number of Adults and School Children using the Baths provided under the above-mentioned Act during the year 1914:—
    ADULTS.CHILDREN.
    1914.Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 82
    Table showing the number of persons using the Baths during the past 17 years:—
    Year.ADULTS.CHILDREN.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 82
    The accompanying statement shows the number of times the Shelter was used during 1914 and the reasons for such use.
    No. of hours occupied.Reason for occupation.No. of persons.
  • Page 83
    Number of bodies deposited from 1st January to 31st December, 1914.
    Males.Females.Total.For burial only.For inquests.Total.No. of. P.M.'s heldNo. of courts held.No. of Infectious cases.
  • Page 83
    The following is a statement showing the total receipts at each of the conveniences for the year ended March 1915, and the amount of increase or decrease as compared with the previous year.
    1914-15.1913-14.Increase.Decrease.
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 84
    1.—INSPECTION.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    2.— DEFECTS FOUND.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 85
    3.—HOME WORK.
    OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES, SECTION 108.OUTWORK IN INFECTED PREMISES, SECTIONS 109, 110.
    NATURE OF WORK.Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers 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.Workmen.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)
  • Page 86
    4.—REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Register (s. 131) at the end of the year.Number.
    (1)(2)
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    5.—OTHER MATTERS.
    Class.Number.
    (1)(2)
  • Page 89
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD AND OTHER TABLES. TABLE I. VITAL STATISTICS OF THE BOROUGH OF ST. MARYLEBONE. DURING 1914 AND PREVIOUS YEARS.
    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 NettNo.Rate.
    12345678910111213
  • Page 90
    TABLE I. (A). Vital Statistics of Separate Localities in 1914 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 under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.
    a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.
  • Page 91
    TABLE II. Cases of Infectious Disease Notified during the 52 Weeks ending 26th December, 1914.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases notified in whole District.Total cases notified in each locality.N umber of cases removed to Hospital from eitch 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 anil upwards
  • Page 92
    TABLE III. Causes of, and Ages at Death during the year ending 26th December, 1914.
    No.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 1.1 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 93
    TABLE III. (a).—Causes of, and ages at death during the 52 weeks to 26th December, 1914, according to Sub-Districts.
    No.CAUSES OF DEATH.All Souls.St. Mary.Christ ChurchSt. John.Total.
  • Page 94
    VACCINATION RETURNS. Return for the Period January—June, 1914. Return made to the Board of Guardians and Local Government Board on the 8th February, 1915, 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, 1914, 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, 1914.Number of these Births duly entered by 31st January, 1915, in Columns I, II, IV and V of the "Vaccination Register" (Birth List Sheets), viz. :Number of these Births which on 31st January, 1915, remained unentered in the "Vaccination Register " on account (as shown by Report Book) ofNumber of these Births remaining on 31st January, 1915, 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 Objections actually received by the VaccinationOfficer irrespective of the dates of birth of the children to which they relate during the year 1914.
    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 VaccinationHad Small-Pox.
    123456789101112
  • Page 95
    VACCINATION RETURNS. Supplemental Return for 1913. Return made to the Board of Guardians and Local Government Board on the 8th February, 1915, 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, 1913 , 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, 1913.Number of these Births duly entered by 31st January, 1915, in Columns I, II, IV and V of the "Vaccination Register" (Birth List Sheets), viz. :Number of these Births which on 31st January, 1915, remained unentered in the " Vaccination Register " on account (as shown by Report Book) ofNumber of these Births remaining on 31st January, 1915, 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 Successful Primary Vaccination at ALL AGES received during the calendar year 1914.
    Col. I. Successfully Vaccinated.Col. II.Col. IV. Number in respect of whom Certificates of Conscientious Objection have been received.Col. V. Dead, Unvaccinated.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