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Barking 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

Published
1964
Pages
90
Tables
51

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  • Page 12
    COUNTY COUNCIL OF ESSEX- WELFARE COMMITTEE RESIDENTIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES- 1963 (National Assistance Act 1948)
    1. Number of Barking residents in accommodation provided under Section 21 (1)(a) of National Assistance Act 1948.2. Number admitted to residential accommodation during 1963.3. Number admitted to temporary accommodation under Section (1)(a) of National Assistance Act 1948.4. Blind Persons, etc.5. Other classes of Handicapped Persons Registered.
    RegisteredNumber employed in:
    BlindPartially SightedDefectiveSheltered WorkshopsHome Workers SchemeOpen Industry
  • Page 15
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    YearNo. of Live BirthsN o . of Still BirthsNo. of Infant DeathsStill- Birth RateInfant Death RateDeaths in firs t 7 Days of LifePeri-Natal Mortality RateQuinquennial Infant Death Rate
  • Page 16
    The following tables show the causes of infant deaths:- INFANTILE MORTALITY - 1963
    Cause of DeathAge at Death
    Under 1 mth.1-3 mths.4-6 mths.7-9 mths.10-12 mths.Total under 1 yr.
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    NEO-NATAL MORTALITY - 1963 (Deaths during the first 28 days of life)
    Cause of DeathAge at Death
    0-7 days8-14 days15-21 days22-28 daysTotal
  • Page 18
    DEATHS FROM MALIGNANT DISEASES - 1963 MALE
    Site of DiseaseAge at Death
    Under 15 yrs.15-24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.7 5 yrs. & overTotol
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    FEMALE
    Site of DiseaseAge at Death
    Under 15 yrs.15-24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 yrs. & overTotal
  • Page 21
    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 22
    Examination of Contacts
    AdultsChildrenTotals
    NewOldNewOld
  • Page 22
    A Mass Radiography Unit visited Barking in February /March 1963 and I give below statistics in relation thereto:
    LOCATIONMALEFEMALETOTAL
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    Mass Miniature Radiography (Contd.) GROUPS ATTENDINGMALEFEMALETOTAL
  • Page 27
    The table below shows the attendances at Gale Street Day Nursery during 1963:-
    Number on RegisterAverage daily attendances
  • Page 30
    SMALLPOX
    PrimaryRe-VaccinationTotal
  • Page 31
    POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION (Booster Doses Shown in Brackets)
    Salk VaccineSabin VaccineTotal
    (By Injection)(By mouth)
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    DIPHTHERIA
    PrimaryBoostersTotal Children
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    WHOOPING COUGH
    PrimaryBoostersTotal Children
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    TETANUS
    PrimaryBoostersTotal Children
  • Page 40
    Statistical information relating to the Survey is as follows:*
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    Intensive foot inspections were therefore carried out in all Senior and Junior Schools - with the following results:-
    SENIORSJUNIORS
  • Page 43
    Table it will be noted that the majority of children seen by him are under school age:-
    New CasesReexaminationsTotal Attendances.
  • Page 47
    A summery is given below of the ascertainment and placement of handicapped pupils during the year:-
    CategoryNo. of pupils ascertained during 1963No. of pupils admitted to Special Schools during yearTotal No. of pupils in Special Schools as at 31.12.63
  • Page 49
    SCHOOL HEALTH STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1963
    Total (All Schools)
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    Continued from previous page...
    Total (All Schools
  • Page 61
    The following table shows the situation at the end of 1963.
    area No.Date of OperationNo. of DwellingsDwellings concerted for burning smokeless fuel
  • Page 64
    (b) Offensive Trades. Throughout the year there have been nine visits to the offensive trade premises in the Borough.
  • Page 64
    (e) Swimming Baths and Swimming Pool. I am indebted to the Borough Engineer who has supplied me with the following comparative figures:-
    1960196119621963
  • Page 66
    Table No. 1 SUMMARY
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    Table No.2 ANALYSIS OF INSPECTION WORK PERFORMED BY THE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS
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    Table No.3 PREMISES AT WHICH REMEDIAL WORKS WERE EFFECTET
  • Page 67
    Table No.4 DEFECTS FOUND AND DEALT WITH UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936
  • Page 68
    Table No.6 CLEARANCE AREAS SUMMARY OF POST-WAR ACTION UNDER SECTION 154 OF THE HOUSING ACT 1936 AND SECTION 157 OF THE HOUSING ACT 1957
    AreaDale of Repres.ActSec.Type of OrderNo. of HousesPopulationEnquiry DaleConfirmation DaleConfirmed HousesNo. of Houses DemolishedDate of Demolition
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  • Page 70
    Table No.5 IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
    No. of PremisesGrants Value
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    Table No.7 PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION
    Dwellings Provide
  • Page 71
    Table No.8 RENT ACT 1957
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    Table No.9 INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES
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    Table No. 10 FOOD PROSECUTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
    Nature of ComplaintAction Taken
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    Table No. 11 CONDEMNED FOOD
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    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 1963Number of applications refused during 1963Total number of premises on Register 1963
  • Page 74
    Table No. 1 3 BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM METHYLENE BLUE PROVISIONAL GRADINGS
    Total No. of SamplesGrade 1 (Provisional)Grade 2 (Provisional)Grade 3 (Provisional)Grade 4 (Provisional)[/##]
    6652941
  • Page 74
    Table No.14 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS FAT CONTENT
    Total No. of Samples0% - 5%5% - 10%10% - 15%
  • Page 75
    Table No. 15 LOLLIES - LEAD CONTENT
    Total No. of SamplesSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 75
    Table No. 16 LOLLIES - BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
    Total No. of SamplesSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 75
    Table No.17 EXAMINATION OF MILK
    Dasigation of MilkTotal Samples SubmittedMethylene Blue TestPhosphatase TestTurbidity Test
    PassedFailedPassedFailedPassedFailed
  • Page 76
    Table No. 18 SAMPLES TAKEN
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  • Page 78
    Table No.19 FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE
    Sample No.FoodAdulteration or Labelling OffenceAction Token
  • Page 79
    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 80
    Table No.21 IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED AT FACTORIES CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND.
    ParticularsFoundRemedied
  • Page 80
    Table No.22 OUTWORKERS.
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    Table No.23 RATS AND MICE.
    1. Local AuthorityTYPE OF PROPERTY (Non Agricultural)4. Totals of cols. 1, 2, and 3.
    2. Dwelling Houses (inc. Council Houses)3. All other (inc. Business Premises)