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Barking 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

Published
1934
Pages
121
Tables
78

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    3. BIRTH-RATE, DEATH-RATE, AND ANALYSIS OF MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1933. (England & Wales, 118 County Boroughs, 132 smaller Towns, and BARKING.) (Provisional figures. The rates for England and Wales, London and Barking have been calculated on a population estimated to the middle of 1933, but the other rates have been calculated on populations estimated to the middle of 1932.
    Rate per 1,000 Total Population.Annual Death Rate per 1,000 Population.Rate per 1,000 Live Births.Percentage of Total Deaths.
    Live Births.Still-births.All Causes.Enteric Fever.Small-pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Influenza.Violence.Diarrhoea and Enteritis (under two years).Total Deaths under one year.Certified by-Registered Medical Practitioners.Inquest Cases.Certified by Coroner after P.M. No Inquest.Uncertified Causes of Death.
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    4. VITAL STATISTICS OF WHOLE DISTRICT FROM 1925 TO 1933.
    Year. 1Population estimated to Middle of each Year. 2Births. Nett.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable Deaths.Net Deaths belonging to the District.
    Of Nonresidents registered in the District. 7Of residents registered out of the District. 8Under One year of age.At all Ages.
    Number. 3Rate. 4Number. 5Rate. 6Number. 9Rate per 1,000 Net Births. 10Number. 11Rate. 12
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    (b) Age Mortality. — I he deaths in various age groups, according to the hgures obtained locally, were as follows :—
    Age Group.No. of Deaths.
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    (c) Causes of death in 1933.—The table on the next page shows the principal causes of death at various ages. Those diseases, etc., causing most deaths or important from a Public Health aspect were as follows :—
    Disease.No. of Deaths.Percentage of total net deaths registered.
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    (e) Inquests. —Coroner's inquests were held on 41 deaths. (f) Causes of and ages of death during the year, 1933. (Net Deaths).
    Cause of Death.Deaths at the subjoined ages of " Residents " whether occurring in or beyond the district.Registrar-General's figures.
    Under one year.1 and under 5.5 and under 1515 and under 2525 and under 4545 and under 6565 and upwardsTotal
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    Net deaths from stated causes at various ages under one year :— INFANTILE DEATHS—1933.
    Causes of Death. (All causes certified.)Under 1 week.1—2 weeks.2—3 weeks.3—4 weeks.Total under 4 weeks.4 weeks and under 3 months.3 months and under 6 months.6 months and under 9 months.9 months and under 12 months.Total under one year.
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    The following table shows the comparative figures of infant mortality and neonatal mortality for the past seven years :— Infantile and Neo-natal Mortality and Rates for the years 1927-1933 :—
    Infantile MortalityInfantile Mortality RateNeo-natal MortalityNeo-natal Mortality Rate
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    (b) Unemployment. —The following table is compiled from information kindly supplied by the Manager of the Ministry of Labour Employment Exchange, Barking; these figures include persons receiving transitional benefit :—-
    Wholly UnemployedTemporarily StoppedCasually EmployedTotal
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    1. GENERAL HEALTH SERVICES. (a) Laboratory Facilities. —The necessary laboratory work of the district is carried out by arrangement with the Essex County Council at the Counties' Public Health Laboratories, situated in Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.4. Particulars of the number of specimens submitted for examination are supplied by the following table:—
    Specimen.Number examined
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    CLINIC AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
    Name and Situation.When held.Nature of Accommodation.By whom Provided.
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    TABLE 1. HOSPITAL SERVICES, public or voluntary, within or without the District, which are used by the inhabitants of the Borough of Barking.
    Name of Hospital.Situation.Purpose.Total number of beds available.Management.
    MenWomenChildren
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    TABLE II. HOSPITAL SERVICES, showing the number of beds for each purpose, and other facilities available.
    Name of HospitalNumber of beds for the following purposes :—Other facilities availableArrangements for pathological work
    AccidentChest (non-tub.) & HeartChildrenChronic SickDentalDermatologicalEar, Nose & ThroatGeneral MedicalGeneral SurgicalGen i to-urinaryGynaecologicalInfectious DiseasesIsolation & ObservationMaternityMentalNeurologicalOphthalmicOrthopaedicRadiumSepticSmall-poxTuberculosisVenereal Diseases i
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    PARTICULARS OF WORK DONE IN CONNECTION WITH ORTHOPÆDIC CLINIC.
    No. of visits byOrthopaedic SurgeonNo. of visits by MasseuseATTENDANCES
    Primary ExaminationRe-ExaminationFor TreatmentTotal
    School ChildrenUnder School AgeSchool ChildrenUnder School AgeSchool ChildrenUnder School AgeSchool ChildrenUnder School Age
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    TREATMENTS.
    MassageElectricityRemedial ExercisesUltra Violet TherapyRadiant HeatDressings and Splintage
    No. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of Treatment
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    (g) Provision of Fresh Milk. —Particulars of the amounts of wet milk supplied free and at reduced rates to necessitous mothers and children are given in the following table:—
    No. of pints supplied at reduced price.No. of pints supplied free.Total.Total cost of milk supplied.Council's liability in respect of fresh milk supplied.
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    (h) Provision of Dried Milk, etc. —Particulars of the amounts of dried milks, etc., supplied free and at reduced rates are as follows:—
    Cost Price (pkts.)Reduced (pkts.)Free (pkts.)Total (pkts.)
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    (2) Premises Controlled by Bye-Laws and Regulations.
    Inspections.Contraventions.Notices served.
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    (3) Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Inspec tions.Defects.Notices.
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    (4) Miscellaneous.
    Inspec tions.Defects.Notices.
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    (1) Inspections (including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    Intimations.Statutory.
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    (2) Defects Found.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Ins.Number of Prosecutions.
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    (4) Registered Workshops.
    Workshops on the Register (sec. 131) at the end of the year. (1)Number. (2)
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    (5) Other Matters.
    Class. (1)Number. (2)
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    The following table shows comparatively the ultra-violet light readings for 1932 and 1933; for comparative purposes we have included corresponding figures for Southend for the year 1933:—
    MonthDaily Average for BarkingDaily Average for Southend
    193219331933
    UnitsUnitsUnits
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    HOUSES BUILT IN DISTRICT. 1926—1933.
    YearTotal.As part of Municipal Housing Scheme.Others (including private enterprise and subsidy houses).
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    The following table sets out the results of the bacteriological examination of various samples, from which it will be seen that, out of a total of 61, eleven were found to be unsatisfactory:—
    Type of Sample.Satisfactory.Unsatisfactory.Totals.
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    (b) Ice-cream. —The following results of the examination of four samples of icecream show that the product was not so clean in all cases as might reasonably be expected.
    Sample No.B. Count.B. Coli.
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    The following table gives particulars of notifications received, and the animals slaughtered, during the six years ended December 31st, 1933.
    Year192819291930193119321933Totals.
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    Diseased Meat was destroyed as under:—
    Description.Disease.Weight.
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    The following table shows the number of notifications of infectious diseases (other than Tuberculosis) received during 1933:— TABLE I.
    Disease.Males.Females.Total.Total cases removed to Hospital.Deaths.
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    TABLE 11.
    Notifiable Disease.No. of cases notified at age groups.Cases classified according to Wards.
    Under one year.1 to 2 years.2 to 3 years.3 to 4 years.4 to 5 years.5 to 10 years.10 to 15 years.15 to 20 years.20 to 35 years.35 to 45 years.45 to 65 years.Over 65 years.Totals.Abbey.Gascoigne.Central.Ripple (West).Ripple (East— L.C.C. Est.)WestburyLongbridge (West).Longbridge (East—L.C C. Est.
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    TABLE III. Monthly summary of notifications of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria received during 1933:—
    Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Total.
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    (a) Admissions. —The following is the table of admissions, etc., in respect of infectious diseases during 1933 :—
    Disease.In Hospital January, 1st, 1933.Admitted during the year.Died.Discharged.In Hospital Dec. 31st, 1933.
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    The following table shows the organs affected, according to the returns of certified causes of death.
    Organ.Male.Female.
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    The following table shows that the number of cases of ophthalmia neonatorum during 1933 was approximately the same as during 1932, being 14 compared with 13 in 1932. All of these 14 cases were treated at home, and in no case was the vision impaired.
    Age Group.Cases.Vision unimpaired.Vision impaired.Total Blindness.Deaths.
    Notified.Treated.
    At Home.At Hospital.
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    8. TUBERCULOSIS. Particulars of new cases of tuberculosis and of all deaths from the disease in the area during 1933 are given in this Report in the following form :—
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    The following are particulars of cases notified on Forms I and II during the year
    Form I.Form II.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    Male. Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.Male.Female.
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    The following table shows the number of children examined at school at routine and special inspections during 1933, classified according to the schools attended, the number of inspections held in each school, and the number of parents or guardians present
    SchoolNo. of Inspection SessionsNumbers InspectedNo. of Parents present (Routine and Special Exams.)
    Routines and SpecialsRe-Exams.
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    The percentage of the children examined in the ordinary elementary schools who were accompanied by their parents or guardians is shown by the following table:—
    YearPercentage of Children Examined who were Accompanied by Parents.YearPercentage of Children Examined who were Accompanied by Parents
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    (b) Uncleanliness. —The following table shows the results of cleanliness inspections compared with similar figures for 1932:—
    19321933
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    The following table shows the position with regard to notification of Tuberculosis amongst children of school age during 1933:—
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    A summary of the following up work undertaken by your School Nurses is given herewith:—
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    (a) Minor Ailments Clinics.
    Central ClinicSt. Alban's Clinic
    193119321933193119321933
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    (b) All Clinics.
    ClinicNo. of first attendances of school childrenTotal No. of attendances of school children
    1932193319321933
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    (8) INFECTIOUS DISEASES. The following table shows briefly the number of children notified and reported suffering from some of the commoner infectious diseases:—
    19291930193119321933
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    PARTICULARS OF WORK DONE IN CONNECTION WITH ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC.
    No. of visits by Orthopaedic SurgeonNo. of visits by MasseuseATTENDANCES
    Primary ExaminationRe-ExaminationFor TreatmentTotal
    School ChildrenUnder School AgeSchool ChildrenUnder School AgeSchool ChildrenUnder School AgeSchool ChildrenUnder School Age
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    TREATMENTS.
    MassageElectricityRemedial ExercisesUltra Violet TherapyRadiant HeatDressings and Splintage
    No. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of TreatmentsNo. of ChildrenNo. of Treatment
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    135,726 such meals were provided during the year 1933, and the following table shows the numbers of free meals which have been provided during the past five years:—
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    Dietaries are submitted for approval to the School Medical Officer, and where meals are provided free of charge on the recommendation of one of your Medical Officers, children are re-inspected, and any increase in weight and improvement in general condition noted on subsequent visits to the school.
    SchoolNo. of children who remain at school for mid-day mealWhether facilities exist for heating of children's mealsWhether facilities exist for the drying of children's clothes and boots
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    have dealt with 33 cases. The following table shows the way in which these cases have been dealt with:—
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    ascertained. The following table shows the number of children who have attended at the Faircross Special School—in the Open-Air, Physically Defective and Mentally Defective Sections—and, in addition, in other parts of the Report will be found figures as to how many children have been admitted to the Brookfield Orthopaedic Hospital and elsewhere for orthopaedic conditions:—
    Open-Air SectionPhysically Defective SectionMentally Defective Section
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    Hereunder are particulars of the number of children maintained by the Authority in special schools outside the district as at December 31st, 1933:—
    Particulars of School.No. of Cases.
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    The following table gives information in respect of medical inspection at the Faircross Special School during the year 1933:—
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    Number of defects referred:—
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    SERVICES PROVIDED FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
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    The following tables, which are prepared on lines similar to those previously used, show the work which has been carried out at the Orthopaedic Clinic amongst children of school age:—
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    The cases dealt with for the first time during 1933 were referred for the following conditions, some children having more than one defect:—
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    orthopaedic hospitals (Brookfield Hospital or Queen's Hospital for Children). The following operations were carried out in these cases:—
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    TABLE I.—RETURN OF MEDICAL INSPECTIONS.
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    TABLE II. (A)—RETURN OF DEFECTS FOUND BY MEDICAL INSPECTION IN THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST DECEMBER, 1933.
    Defect or DiseaseRoutine InspectionsSpecial Inspections
    No. of DefectsNo. of Defects
    Requiring TreatmentRequiring to be kept under observation, but not requiring T reatmentRequiring TreatmentRequiring to be kept under observatio, but not requiring Treatment
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    TABLE II.— continued.
    Defect or DiseaseRoutine InspectionsSpecial Inspections
    No. of DefectsNo. of Defects
    Requiring TreatmentRequiring to be kept under observation, but not requiring TreatmentRequiring TreatmentRequiring to be kept under observation, but not requiring Treatment
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    TABLE II.— continued. (B.)—NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN FOUND AT ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTION TO REQUIRE TREATMENT (EXCLUDING UNCLEANLINESS AND DENTAL DISEASES).
    GroupNumber of ChildrenPercentage of Children found to require Treatment
    InspectedFound to require
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    TABLE III. RETURN OF ALL EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IN THE AREA C hildren S uffering from M ultiple D efects.
    No. of CasesDefectsSchool
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    TABLE III.— continued Partially Deaf Children.
    At Certified Schools for the DeafAT Certified Schools for the Partially DeafAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    Mentally Defective Children. Feeble-Minded Children.
    At Certified Schools for Mentally Defective ChildrenAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    Epileptic Children. Children Suffering from Severe Epilepsy.
    At Certified Special SchoolsAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    TABLE 111.— continued. Physically Defective Children. A.—Tuberculous Children. I.—Children Suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis. (Including pleura and intra-thoracic glands.)
    At Certified Special SchoolsAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    II.—Children Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis. (This category includes tuberculosis of all sites other than those shown in (I) above.)
    At Certified Special SchoolsAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    B.—D elicate Children.
    At Certified Special SchoolsAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    TABLE III.— continued. C.—Crippled Children.
    At Certified Special SchoolsAt Public Elementary SchoolsAt other InstitutionsAt no School or InstitutionTotal
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    Analysis of the above Total.
    Diagnosis.Boys.Girls.
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    TABLE IV. RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1933. GROUP I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for which see Group VI).
    Disease or DefectNumber of Defects treated, or under treatment during the year
    Under the Authority's SchemeOtherwiseTotal
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    TABLE IV.— continued. GROUP III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat. Number of Defects.
    Defect.Received Operative TreatmentTotal number treated
    Under the Authority's Scheme, in Clinic or HospitalBy Private Practitioner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeTotalsReceived other forms of Treatment
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(6)(6)
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    GROUP IV.—Orthopasdic and Postural Defects.
    Under the Authority's SchemeOtherwiseTotal number treated
    Residential treatment with educationResidential treatment without educationNon-residential treatment at an orthopaedic clinicResidential treatment with educationResidential treatment without educationNon-residential treatment at an orthopedic clinic
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    TABLE IV.— continued. GROUP V.—Dental Defects.
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