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Chislehurst 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

Published
1955
Pages
70
Tables
49

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49 tables in this report

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    SECTION A. VITAL AND OTHER STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA.
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    Vital Statistics. Live Births.
    Total.Male.Female.
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    Stillbirths.
    Total.Male.Female.
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    Deaths from Puerperal Causes.
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    Death Rates of Infants under 1 year of age.
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    The following figures indicate the increase in population during the last five years:—
    Year.Estimated Population.
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    An analysis of the ages at death shows that of the deaths registered:—
    Male.Female.
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    CAUSATION OF DEATHS. Main causes of death in Chislehurst and Sidcup during the year 1954, together with comparative figures for the last five years, were:—
    1950.1951.1952.1953.1954.
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    CANCER OF THE LUNG.
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    Public Recreation Grounds, Gardens, etc. Some 392.42 acres of land have been secured or reserved for public recreational purposes within the Urban District.
    Location.Acreage.Description.
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    Location.Acreage.Description.
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    MORBIDITY STATISTICS. The following figures, which give some indication of the major trend of sickness in the area during 1954, have been furnished by the Ministry of National Insurance.
    1954. Four weeks ending.Total number of certificates received.Weekly Average.
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    Details of the Homes are as under:—
    Number of Beds.
    Maternity.Other.Total
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    DISINFECTION. The disinfecting station is situate at the Council Depot. Main Road, Sidcup. Details of the work carried out during 1954 arc follow:—
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    During the year 1954, the following cases received assistance:—
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    Average Results of the Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of the Water Supply to Chislehurst and Sidcup during 1954. Parts per Million (unless otherwise stated).
    Orpington WellNorth Orpington WellShort-lands WellEynsford WellBexley WellWilmington WellDarenth WellThames derived filtered water
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    BACTERIOLOGICAL RESULTS
    Orpington WellN. Orpington WellShortlands WellEynsford WellBexley WellWilmington WellDarenth WellThames derived filtered water
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    1. Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health.
    PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers Prosecuted
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    2. Cases in which Defects were found.
    Number of cases in which defects were ReferredNumber of cases in which prosecutions were Instituted
    Found RemediedTo H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
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    The following is a summary of the totals under the respective headings:—
    Total number of Inspections and Visits.
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    A sulphur dioxide gauge will be provided during 1955, thus making available information concerning the more poisonous element of atmospheric pollution.
    Monthly deposit. Tons per sq. mile.
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.
  • Page 37
    RODENT CONTROL. The following is a summary of the work carried out during the year:—
    TYPE OF PROPERTY
    Non- Agricultural
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
    Local AuthorityDwelling Houses (including Council Houses)All other (including Business Premises)Total of Cols. (1) (2) & (3)Agricultural
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    SEWERS.
    Number Manholes treatedNo. manholes in which
    " Complete takes""Partial takes""No takes'
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    Re-Housing. The following information has been supplied by the Housing Manager :—
    Prior to 1954.During 1954.
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    IV. Total number of families on waiting list at 1st February, 1955:-—
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    Careful watch is maintained on these, and steps are taken to draw the attention of unauthorised users to the legal position.
    Average number of familiesApprox. number of personsWhether licenced
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    The food premises in the area registered under the above Section are:—
    No. of Premises Registered.
    Ice- Cream.Mfr. of Sausages.Cooked Ham.
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    FOOD PREMISES. There are some 484 food premises in the area, made up as under:—
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    The following are details of the licences issued by the Local Authority in respect of the year 1954
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    FOOD SAMPLING—FOOD & DRUGS ACT, 1938.
    Samples TakenResultRemarks See below
    ARTICLEFormalInformalGenuineInferiorAdulterated
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    BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS. Ice Cream. Nineteen samples were taken for bacteriological examination. No pathogenic organisms were found to be present.
    No. of samples taken.Description.Satis.Unsatis.MethyleneBlue Group.
    I.II.III.IV.
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    UNSOUND FOOD. A total of 3 tons 14 cwts. 3 qrs. 27 lbs. of varied articles of food were condemned during the year, and 326 Food Condemnation Certificates issued. The main items were :—
    Description.Weight.
    Item.Condition.tons.cwts.qrs.lbs
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    Vaccination. The following figures, which have been furnished by the County Medical Officer, show the number of persons in the area who were vaccinated against smallpox during 1954. Year of Birth. Primary Vaccination. Re-vaccination.
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    Diphtheria Immunisation. The following figures have been furnished by the County Medical Officer, and show the number of children under the age of 15 years on 31st December, 1954, who had completed a course of immunisation at any time before that date (i.e., at any time since 1st January, 1940):—
    Year of BirthLast complete courseof injections (whether primary or booster) 1950 - 19541949 or earlier
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    The following table shows the number of children resident in the area, who were immunised against diphtheria during the year ended 31st December, 1954 :—
    Year of BirthPrimary InoculationsRe-inforcing Innoculations
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    Year of BirthPrimary InnoculationRe-inforcing Innoculation
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    Tuberculosis. The following is a summary of the recordings in the Register for the year ended 31st December. 1954 :—
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    New Cases and Mortality, 1954.
    Age GroupsNew cases notified or otherwise revealed. (Not including Inward Transfers)* Pulmonary Non-PulmonarvDeaths Pulmonary Non-Putmonary
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    Chest Clinic. I am indebted to Dr. M. Price, Physician in charge, for the following information :—
    Male.Female.Children.Total.
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    TABLE I. SUMMARY OF STATISTICS, 1954.
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    TABLE II. CAUSES OF DEATH, 1954.
    195219531954
    Total.Total.Male.Female.Total
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    TABLE III. INFANT MORTALITY, 1954. (Compiled locally from Registrar's Death Returns.)
    CAUSES OF DEATHUnder 1 week1 week and under 2 weeks2 weeks and under 3 weeks3 weeks and under 4 weeksTotal under 4 weeks1 month and under 3 months3 months and under 6 months6 months and under 9 months9 months and under 12 monthsTotal deaths under 1 year
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    TABLE IV. NOTIFIABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 1954. Sex and Age Distribution.
    DiseaseTotalsUnder 11—23—45—910—1415—2425 and overAge unknown
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    TABLE V. NOTIFIABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 1954. Seasonal Incidence.
    DiseaseJan.FebMar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    TABLE VI. SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
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    TABLE VII. TUBERCULOSIS IN CHISLEHURST AND SIDCUP. (as corrected by Inward and Outward Transfers.)
    Year EndingPopulation of Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban DistrictNotificationsNumber of Cases on Register
    Pulm.Non-Pulm.Pulm.Non-Pulm.TotalNumber of yearly increaseNumber per 1,000 pop.
    M.F.M.F.