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Chislehurst 1942

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

Published
1943
Pages
34
Tables
18

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18 tables in this report

  • Page 4
    VITAL STATISTICS.
    Live BirthsTotal.M.F.Birth Rate per 1.000 of estimated population.
  • Page 6
    The following Table shows the number of cases notified, together with the number removed to hospital, and the total deaths:—
    DiseaseNumber NotifiedRemoved to HospitalTotal Deaths
  • Page 6
    DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION CLINIC. During the year 267 sessions were held at the Diphtheria ImmunisationClinic. The following are the particulars of the work carried out during the year:—
  • Page 7
    BIRTH RATES, CIVILIAN DEATH RATES, ANALYSIS OF MORTALITY, MATERNAL MORTALITY & CASE RATES for certain Infectious Diseases in the Year 1942.
    England and Wales126 County Boro's and Great Towns including London148 Smaller Towns (Resident Populations 25.000 to 50.000, 1931Census)London Administrative CountyChislehuret and Sidecup Urban District
  • Page 8
    TUBERCULOSIS. The following Table shows the number of new cases of Tuberculosis notified, together with the number of deaths registered:—
    NotifiedDeaths
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 8
    During the year the following number of specimens have been examined there:—
  • Page 13
    NURSING AND MATERNITY HOMES The powers under the Public Health Act, 1936. have been delegated by the County Council to the District Council. There are seven registered premises within the District, the number of beds provided being 19 for maternity casts and 14 for other cases. REGULATED TRADES.
    Number of PremisesVisits PaidDefects.
    Found.Remedied.
  • Page 14
    MEAT INSPECTION. The following Table shows the work carried out in connection with the slaughtering of animals for human consumption:—
    Cattle excluding CowsCowsCalvesSheep and LambsPigs
  • Page 15
    DEATHS REGISTERED DURING THE YEAR.
    Cause of DeathMales.Females.Total.
  • Page 17
    4. Nuisances Remedied during the Year.
  • Page 18
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  • Page 19
    (iv) Overcrowding. The position with regard to overcrowding is shown in the following Table:-
    WARDNo. of cases, July 193631 Dec ,193631 Dec.. 193731 Dec., 1938 131 Dec.. 193931 Dec., 194031 Dec.. 194131 Dec.. 1942
    Number of CasesCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. personsconcernedCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. personsconcernedCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. personsconcernedCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. personsconcernedCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. personsconcernedCases remedied during yearCases found during yearCases to end of yearNo. personsconcerned
    Aged over 10Aged under 10Aged over 10Aged under 10Aged over 10Aged under 10Aged oyer 10Aged under 10Aged over 10Aged under 10Aged over 10Aged under 10Aged over 10Aged under 10
  • Page 20
    The disinfections carried out during the year were as follows:—
    Sprayed.Fumigated.Steam Disinfected.1Destroyed.
  • Page 21
    The details of killings are as follow:—
    Beasts.Cows.Calves.Sheep & Lambs.Pigs.Goats.
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    (iii) Food Sampling. During the year a total of 193 samples of food and drugs were taken, the results being as follows:—
    Formal.Informal.Genuine quality.
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    During; the year 419 inspections and observations of shops were made, and 6 Informal Notices were served in connection with the Acts. The number of shops situate in the District is as follows:—
    Ward.No. of Shops