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Barking 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

Published
1965
Pages
78
Tables
48

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  • Page 9
    COUNTY COUNCIL OF ESSEX - WELFARE COMMITTEE RESIDENTIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES-1964 (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 temporary accommodation under Section (1)(a) of National Assistance Act 1948.3. Blind Persons, etc.4. Other classes of Handicapped Persons Registered.
    RegisteredNumber employed in:
    BlindPartially SightedShel tered WorkshopsHome Workers Scheme
  • Page 11
    PERI-NATAL AND INFANT MORTALITY-1950/1964 (PERI-NATAL STILL BIRTHS PLUS DEATHS UNDER ONE WEEK)
    YearNo. of Live BirthsNo. of Still BirthsNo.of In fant DeathsStill-Birth RateInfant Death RateDeaths in first 7Days of LifePeri-Natal Mortality RateQuinquennial Infant Death Rate
  • Page 12
    The following tables show the causes of infant deaths:- INFANTILE MORTALITY-1964
    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-1964 (Deaths during the first 28 days of life)
    Cause of DeathAge at Death
    0-7 days8-14 days15-21 days22-28 daysTotal
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    DEATHS FROM MALIGNANT DISEASES-1963 MALE (Figures for 1963 are in Brackets)
    Site of DiseaseAge at Death
    Under 15 yrs.15-24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 yrs. & overTotal
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    FEMALE
    Site of DiseaseAge at Death
    Under 15 yrs.1 5-24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 yrs. & overTotal
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    Statistics relating to the notification of cases are given below:-
    RespiratoryMeninges & C.N.S.OtherTotalTransfers Into the areaTotal
    M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    Examination of Contacts
    AdultsChildrenTotals
    NewOldNewOld
  • Page 21
    Infant Welfare Attendances at Infant Welfare Clinics 1963 and 1964
    19631964
  • Page 21
    Distribution of Welfare Foods. The following table shows the welfare foods distributed during 1963 and 1964:
    19631964
  • Page 22
    The table below shows the attendances at Gale Street Day Nursery during 1964:-
    Number on RegisterAverage daily attendances
  • Page 25
    SMALLPOX
    PrimaryRe-VaccinationTotal
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    POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION (Booster Doses Shown in Brackets)
    Salk VaccineSabin VaccineTotal
    (By Injection)(By mouth)
  • Page 26
    DIPHTHERIA
    PrimaryBoostersTotal Children
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    WHOOPING COUGH
    PrimaryBoostersTotal Children
  • Page 26
    TETANUS
    PrimaryBoostersTotal Children
  • Page 28
    The Domestic Help Service has given valuable service in 920 cases and the following table shows the help given to the various categories of case during 1964:
    CategoryNo. of cases helpedHours of Service
  • Page 36
    HANDICAPPED PUPILS A summary is given below of the ascertainment and placement of handicapped pupils during the year.
    CategoryNo. of pupils ascertained during 1964No. of pupils admitted to Special Schools during yearTotal No. of pupils In Special Schools as at 31.12.64
    DayResidentialDayResidential
  • Page 38
    SCHOOL HEALTH STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1964
    Total (All .Schools)
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    Continued from previous page
    Total (All Schools)
  • Page 46
    The following table shows the situation at the end of 1964:-
    Area No.Date of OperationNo. of DwellingsDwelling converted for burning smokeless fuel
  • Page 49
    A breakdown of the premises registered and general inspections led out is as follows:-
    Number of Premises Registered during the year.Number of Premises receiving General Inspection under the Act.
  • Page 51
    I am indebted to the Borough Engineer who has supplied me with the following comparative figures:-
    1961196219631964
  • Page 52
    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 EFFECTED
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    Table No.4 DEFECTS FOUND AND DEALT WITH UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936
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    Table No.5 (see page 56) CLEARANCE AREAS SUMMARY OF POST-WAR ACTION UNDER SECTION 154 OF THE HOUSING ACT 1936 AND SECTION 157 OF THE HOUSING ACT 1957
    AreaDate of Repres.ActSec.Type of OrderSo. of HousesPopulationEnquiry DateConfirmation DateConfirmed HousesNo. of Houses DemolishedDate of Demolition
  • Page 55
    Continued from previous page
    AreaDate of Repres.ActSec.Type of OrderNo. of HousesPopulationEnquiry DateConfirmation DateConfirmed HousesNo. of Houses DemolishedDate of Demolition
  • Page 56
    Table No. 6 IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
    No. of PremisesGrant Values
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    Table No .7 PROVISION OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATION
    Dwellings Provided
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    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
  • Page 59
    CONDEMNED FOOD (Contd.)
  • Page 60
    CONDEMNED FOOD (Contd.)
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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 196 4Number of applications refused during 1964Total Number of premises on Register 1964
  • Page 61
    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 61
    Table No. 14 LOLLIES - LEAD CONTENT
    Total No. of SamplesSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
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    Table No.15 LOLLIES - BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
    Total No. of SamplesSatisfactoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 62
    Table No.16 EXAMINATION OF MILK
    Designation of MilkTotal Samples SubmittedMethylene Blue TestPhosphatase TestTurbidity Test
    PassedFailedPassedFailedPassedFailed
  • Page 62
    Table No. 17 SAMPLES TAKEN
  • Page 63
    Samples Taken (Contd.)
  • Page 64
    Table No. 18 FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE
    Sample No.FoodAdulteration or Labelling OffenceAction Taken
  • Page 65
    Table No.19 FACTORIES ACT, 1961 1. Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).
    P rem is e sNumber on RegisterNumber ofOccupiers Prosecuted
    InspectionsWritten Notices
  • Page 65
    Cases in which defects were found.
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were found.Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted.
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. Inspectorby H.M. Inspector
  • Page 66
    Table No.20 OUTWORKERS (Sections 133 and 134)
    Nature of WorkNo. of outworkers in August list required by Section 133 (1) (c)(2)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances in unwholesome premisesNotices ServedProsecutions