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Barking 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

Published
1963
Pages
80
Tables
53

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  • Page 7
    In 1962 a serious attempt was made to develop the field of group teaching on health topics to various sections of the community.
    LECTURES GIVENTOTAL ATTENDANCES
    In duty hoursOut of duty hoursIn duty hoursOut of duty hours
  • Page 10
    COUNTY COUNCIL OF ESSEX - WELFARE COMMITTEE RESIDENTIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES - 1962 (National Assistance Act 1948)
    1. Number of Barking residents in accommodation provided under Section 21 (l)(a) of National Assistance Act 19482. Number admitted to residential accommodation during 1962.3. Number admitted to temporary accommodation under Section (l)(a) of National Assistance Act 1948.4. Blind Persons, etc.5. Other classes of Handicapped Persons Registered.
    RegisteredNumber employed in:
    BlindPartially SightedDefective SightedSheltered WorkshopsHome Workers SchemeOpen Industry
  • Page 12
    With regard to the stillbirth figure of 17, this shows a decrease from the previous year's figure of 26.
    MalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 13
    YearBarkingEngland & WalesYearBarkingEngland & Wales
    (Deaths per 1,000 live births)(Deaths per 1,000 live births)
  • Page 15
    The following tables show the causes of infant deaths:-INFANTILE MORTALITY - 1962
    Cause of DeathAge at Death
    0-1 mth.1-3 mths.3-6 mths.6-9 mths.9-12 mths.Total under 1 year
  • Page 15
    NEO-NATAL MORTALITY - 1962 ( Deaths during the first 28 days of life )
    Cause of DeathAge at Death
    Under 1 wk.1-2 wks.2-3 wks.3-4 wks.Total
  • Page 16
    DEATHS FROM MALIGNANT DISEASES - 1962
    SexSite of DiseaseAge at Death
    Under 15 yrs.15-24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 Yrs. & OverTotal
  • Page 17
    DEATHS FROM MALIGNANT DISEASES - 1962 (Contd.)
    SexSite of DiseaseAge at Death
    Under 15 yrs.15-24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 Yrs. & OverTotal
  • Page 19
    CHEST CLINIC Statistics relating to the notification of cases are given below:-
    RespiratoryMeninges & C.N.S.OtherTotalTransfers into the areaTotal
    M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 19
    Examination of Contacts
    AdultsChildrenTotal
    NewOldNewOld
  • Page 22
    The table below shows the attendances at Gale Street Day Nursery during 1962:-
    Number on RegisterAverage daily attendances
  • Page 23
    HEALTH VISITING
    19581959196019611962
  • Page 25
    The following are the smallpox vaccination figures for 1962:-
    QuarterPrimaryRe-Vaccinations
  • Page 26
    The total vaccinations carried out by family doctors and at clinics year were as follows:- Age Groups
  • Page 26
    The number of children receiving primary courses of immunisation during the year was as follows:- DIPHTHERIA
    Family DoctorsClinicsTotal
  • Page 27
    TETANUS
    Family DoctorsClinicsTotal
  • Page 28
    DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE The following table shows the number of hours of service given during the pas ten years, together with a detailed analysis of how the hours of s ervice were deployed in 1962.
    YearNumber of Helps employedNumber of Cases helpedTotal ours worked
  • Page 29
    The following table shows the help given to various categories during 1962:-
    Cases Helped 1962Hours of Service 1962
  • Page 41
    A summary is given below of the ascertainment and placement of handicapped pupils during the year:-
    CategoryNo. of pupils ascertained during 1962No. of pupils admitted to Special Schools during yearTotal No. of pupils In Special Schools as at 31.12.62
    DayResidentialDayResidential
  • Page 42
    SCHOOL HEALTH STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1962
    Total (All Schools)
  • Page 43
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    Total (All Schools)
  • Page 44
    Continued from previous page...
    Total (All Schools)
  • Page 52
    The following table shows the situation at the end of 1962.
    Area No.Date of OperationNo. of dwellingsDwellings converted for burning smokeless fue
  • Page 57
    STATISTICS Table No. 1 SUMMARY
  • Page 57
    Table No. 2 ANALYSIS OF INSPECTION WORK PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS
  • Page 57
    Table No.3 PREMISES AT WHICH REMEDIAL WORKS WERE EFFECTED
  • Page 58
    Table No. 4 DEFECTS FOUND AND DEALT WITH UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936
  • Page 58
    Table No. 5 IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
    No. of PremisesGrantsValue
  • Page 59
    CLEARANCE AREAS SUMMARY OF POST-WAR ACTION UNDER SECTION 154 OF THE HOUSING ACT 1936AND SECTION 157 OF THE HOUSING ACT 1957
    AreaDate of Repres.ActSec.Type of OrderNo. of HousesPopulationEnquiry DateConfirmation DateConfirmed HousesNo. of Houses DemolishedDate of Demolition
  • Page 60
    Continued from previous page...
    AreaDate of Repres.Actsec.Type of OrderNo. of HousesPopulationEnquiry DateConfirmation DateConfirmed HousesNo. of Houses DemolishedDate of Demolition
  • Page 61
    Table No. 7 PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION
    New Council Accommodation 1962Dwellings provided
  • Page 61
    Table No. 8 RENT ACT 1957
  • Page 62
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 62
    Table No. 9 INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES During the year the following inspections were made and notices served:-
  • Page 62
    Table No. 10 FOOD PROSECUTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
    Nature of ComplaintAction Taken
  • Page 63
    Table No.11 CONDEMNED FOOD
  • Page 64
    Table No. 11 (Contd.) CONDEMNED FOOD
  • Page 64
    Table No. 12 REGISTRATION OF PREMISES USED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SAUSAGES, PRESERVATION OF FOOD, MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF ICE CREAM
    TradeNumber of applications received during 1962Number of applications refused during 1962Total number of premises on Register 1962
  • Page 64
    Table No. 13 BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM METHYLENE BLUE PROVISIONAL GRADINGS
    Total No. of SamplesGrade 1 (Provisional)Grade 2 (Provisional)Grade 3 (Provisional)Grade 4 (Provisional)
  • Page 64
    Table No. 14 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS FAT CONTENT
    Total No, of Samples0%-5%5%-10%10%-15%
  • Page 65
    Table No.15 LOLLIES-LEAD CONTENT
    Total No. of SamplesSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 65
    Table No. 16 LOLLIES-BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
    Total No. of SamplesSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 65
    Table No. 17 EXAMINATION OF MILK
    Designation of MilkTotal Samples SubmittedMethylene Blue TestPhosphatase TestTurbidity Test
    PassedFailedPassedFailedPassedFailed
  • Page 65
    Table No. 18 SAMPLES TAKEN
  • Page 66
    Table No. 18 (Contd.) SAMPLES TAKEN
  • Page 67
    Table No. 18 (Contd.) SAMPLES TAKEN
  • Page 68
    Table No. 18 (Contd.) SAMPLES TAKEN
  • Page 68
    Table No. 19 FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE
    Sample No.FoodAdulteration or Labelling OffenceAction Taken
  • Page 69
    FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE
    Sample No.FoodAdulteration or Labelling OffenceAction Taken
  • Page 69
    Table No. 20 FACTORIES AND WORKPLACES Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health and cleanliness
    Premises Sections enforced by Local AuthorityNumber on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsNotices
  • Page 70
    Table No. 21 Improvements effected at Factories Cases in which defects were found
    ParticularsFoundRemedied
  • Page 70
    Table No. 22 OUTWORKERS
  • Page 73
    Table No. 23 RATS AND MICE
    TYPE OF PROPERTY (Non Agricultural)
    1. Local Authority2. Dwelling Houses (inc. Council Houses)3. All other(inc. Business Premises)4. Totals of Cols. 1, 2 and 3