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Chislehurst 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

Published
1938
Pages
52
Tables
41

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41 tables in this report

  • Page 4
    Vital Statistics.
    Birth Ratq per 1,000 of estimated resident population.
  • Page 6
    KENT COUNTY COUNCIL REVIEW OF COUNTY ELECTORAL DIVISIONS.
    WardsacreagePopulationRateable Value (approx.) 1st April, 1935Local Government Electors, 1934
    Census 1931 (Estimated)1935 (Estimated)
  • Page 7
    The following Table shows the diseases having the greatest influence on the Death Rate for the past four years-
    YearHeart DiseaseCancerCerebral HaemorrhageBronchitisPneumoniaPulmonay Tuberculosis
  • Page 8
    Causes of Deaths. The Deaths registered during the year included:—
  • Page 8
    Vital Statistics— Principal Features. The following Table shows a comparison of the main features in Vital Statistics for the District during the past four years:—
    Years1931193519361937
  • Page 9
    Analysis of Death Rates.
    All causesSeven principal Zymotic complaintsPulmonary TuberculosisOther respiratory complaintsCancerInfluen.a
  • Page 10
    A comparison between the Vital Statistics for the District and those for England and Wales is shown by the subjoined Table:—
    1934193519361937
    Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban DistrictEngland and WalesChislehurst and Sidcup Urban DistrictEngland and WalesChislehurst and Sidcup Urban DistrictEngland and WalesChislehurst and Sidcup Urban DistrictEngland and Wales
  • Page 11
    Birth-rates, Death-rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Death-rates, and Case-rates for certain Infectious Diseases in the year 1937:—
    England and Wales125 County Boro's. and Great Towns including London148 Smaller Towns (Resident Populations 25,000 to 50,000, 1931 Census)London Administrative CountyChislehurst and Sidcup Urban District
  • Page 12
    The following Table shows the number of each disease notified during the year:—
  • Page 13
    The monthly incidence of Infectious Disease was as follows:—
    DiseaseJan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJunaJulyAug.8ept.Oct.Not.Dec.TOTAL
  • Page 14
    The following Table shows the number of cases of Infectious Disease notified during the past four years:—
    1934 6 months193519361937
  • Page 14
    The age incidence of the disease was:—
    0-55-1010-1515-2020 and over
  • Page 15
    The age incidence was:—
    0-55-1010-1515-2020 & over
  • Page 16
    The number of new cases of Tuberculosis notified during the year was 60, viz.:—
    MalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 17
    The number of deaths registered as occurring from Tuberculosis during the year was 30, viz.:—
    MalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 17
    The following Table shows the number of new cases of Tuberculosis notified during the year, together with the deaths, at various age-periods:—
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 18
    The following Table shows the number of cases on the register at the end of each quarter since the District was constituted:—
    Quarter endingPulmonaryNon-PulmonaryTotal
    M.F.M.F.
  • Page 20
    The bacteriological work in connection with this District is carried out at the Kent County Laboratory, Maidstone, and during the year the following number of specimens have been examined there:—
    Positive.Negative.Total.
  • Page 20
    In addition to the above, emergency swabs arc examined at the West Kent Joint Hospital Board, the number of such Examinations during the year being:—
    PositiveNegativeTotal
  • Page 20
    The following is a statement of the work carried out during the year:—
  • Page 21
    SANITARY STATISTICS.
    No. of Houses connected to the seweiNo. of Houses not oonnected to BeworaNo. of Houses not provided with a piped water supplyNo. of wells still in use for purpose of domestic supply
  • Page 21
    Sanitary Conveniences.
    W.C.sPan or Pail ClosetsEarth ClosetsAshpits separate from Midden PriviesCesspools
    No. ofNo, of houses into
  • Page 24
    The following is a summary of the visits paid by her during "fee year:—
  • Page 27
    The following Table shows the work carried out during the year:—
    Cattle excluding CowsCowsCalvesSheep and LambsPigs
  • Page 29
    A details list of the factories and workshops remaining at the end of the year is found in the following Table
    Faotories.Workshops.Workplaces.Total.
  • Page 30
    1. — Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances.
    PREMISESNumber of
    InspectionsWritten Notices.Occupiers Prosecuted.
  • Page 30
    2.— Defects Found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    PARTICULARS.Number of Dufeeta.No. of offences in respect of which prosecutions were instituted
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)18)(S>(4)(5)
  • Page 31
    Summary of Regulated Trades.
    Number of PremisesVisits PaidDefects.
    Found.Remedied.
  • Page 32
    The following cases were admitted to the Mortuary at Beverwood Road, Chislehurst. during the year:—
    No.Sex.Age.Cause of Death.
  • Page 35
    TABLE I.— CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1937.
    Disease.At all Ages.Number of Cases Notified.Total cases removed to Hospital.Deaths
    Under 1 year1 and u rider 2 years2 and under 3years3 and under 4 yearsat ages— years.20 and under 35 years35 and under 45 years45 and under 65 years65 and over
    4 and under 5 years5 and under 10 years10 and under 15 years15 and under 20 years
  • Page 36
    TABLE II.— DEATHS REGISTERED DURING THE YEAR 1937.
    Cause of DeathMales.Females.Total.
  • Page 37
    A total of 6,431 inspections were made during the year as follow:—
  • Page 38
    4. Nuisances Remedied during the year:
  • Page 39
    5. Housing. (i) Routine Inspections. 167 premises were inspected under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1932, as follow:—
    Address.No. of Premises.
  • Page 40
    The position with regard to overcrowding at the end of the year under review
    July 19361st Jan. 193731st Dec. 1937
    No. of casesNumber of CasesNo. of persons concernedCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. persons concerned
    Aged over 10Aged Under 10Aged over 10Aged under 10
  • Page 41
    The disinfections carried out during the year were as follow:—
    Sprayed.Fumigated.Steam DisinfectedDestroyed.
  • Page 42
    The details of killings are as follow:—
    Beasts.Cows.CalvesSheep and Lambs.Pigs.
  • Page 42
    (ii) Food: Diseased or Unsound.
    Disease.Tons.Weight.lbs.
    cwts.qrs.
  • Page 43
    During the year 33 samples of Graded milk were taken as follow:—
    Grade of Milk.Satisfied test.Did not satisfy test.
  • Page 45
    The number of shops situate in the District are as follow:—
    Ward.Shops.
  • Page 48
    The cost of the service for the year ending 31st April, 1937, was £10,969, and it is anticipated that the cost during the financial year ending 31st March, 1938, will be £14,450, as follow:—
    1935-61936-71937-81938-9
    ££££