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Croydon 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

Published
1927
Pages
152
Tables
107

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107 tables in this report

  • Page 252
    2. Extracts from Vital Statistics for the Year.
    Births—Males.Females.Total.Birth-rate
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    BIRTHS. 3,477 births were registered during the year, grouped as follows in respect of sex and legitimacy (see Appendix, Table 1.):
    Births-Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 253
    The following table sets out a comparison between the birth rate for Croydon, for London, for the large towns, and for country as a whole during recent years:—
    1924.1925.1926
  • Page 253
    The following table compares the death-rate during recent years in Croydon and other areas:—
    1924.1925.1926.
  • Page 254
    The following gives a comparison with corresponding infant mortality rates in other areas:—
    1924.1925. 1926.
  • Page 254
    Infant Mortality among illegitimate children. —The infant mortality among illegitimate children in 1926 (Appendix, Table I.) was 169, in 1925, 180. The following table summarises the rates in recent years:—
    Illegitimate
    Y ear.rate.
  • Page 255
    C.—Clinics and Treatment Cantrae.
    Name and Situation.Nature of Accommodation By whom provided.
  • Page 256
    Clinics and Treatment Centres (continued).-
    Name and Situation.Nature of Accommodation By whom provided.
  • Page 261
    The following table sets out the number of patients admitted, and the conditions from which thev were suffering, during 1926, and previous years:—
    Patients admitted from Croydon C. B.and Penge U.D. on a diagnosis of:—Cases admitted during 1917.Cases admitted during 1918.Cases admitted during 1919.Cases admitted during 1920.Cases admitted during 1931.Cases admitted during 1922.Cases admitted during 1923.Cases admitted during 1924.Cases admitted during 1925.Cases admitted during 1926.
  • Page 262
    The following table shows the highest and lowest number of beds occupied on any one night during each month of the year 1926.
    Month.Beds Occupied.Month.Beds Occupied.
    Highest.Lowest.Highest.Lowest.
  • Page 263
    The following table indicates the number of admissions from the Borough and from the Penge U. D. during 1926:—
    Districts.Remaining at end of 1925.Admitted during 1926.Discharged during 1926.Died during 1926Remaining a: end of 1926.
  • Page 265
    Enteric Group.—Examination of blood samples by Agglutination Re-a c tion.
    For Medical Practitioners.For M.O.H.For the Borough Hospital.Grand Total.
  • Page 265
    Examinations of Faeces and Urine for Enteric Group.
    For Medical Practitioners.For M.O.H,For the Borough Hospital.Grand Total.
    Faeces.Urine.Faeces.Urine.Faeces.Urine.Faeces.Urine.
  • Page 265
    In all positive cases Para. B. was isolated in pure culture. Miscellaneous Examinations.
    Drs.Wards.Grand Total
  • Page 267
    number was made up as follows:—
    Males.Females.Total
  • Page 267
    208 deaths from tuberculosis were recorded (Appendix, Table V.), distributed as follows:—
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 269
    Average number of beds occupied throughout the year 19 26.
    Type of Institution.Men.Women.Children under 15.Total.
  • Page 271
    Number of Patient under treatment in Institutions, 1926
    Type of Institution.Men.WomenChildren under 15.Total.
  • Page 272
    The following table is a summary of the immediate results of treatment during 1926:-
    Clinical classification and results of treatment of cases discharged during 1926.Not included in average length of stay.Total discharges and deaths under each group.
    Group.No. of Cases.Arrested. aMuch improved bImprovedStationary or worse.Average length of stay.Irregular discharge cDeaths,
  • Page 274
    The particulars of treatment are as follows: —
    Clinic.Cheam Sanatorium
  • Page 278
    The following table gives particulars of the visits carried out under the Notification of Births Act since 1922: —
    1922.1923.1924.1925.1926.
  • Page 280
    Issue of Fresh Milk Through Infant Welfare Centres.
    Supplied to Families.No. of Pints.Corporation Liability.
  • Page 281
    The particulars of cases treated are as follows : —
    Expectant Mothers.Nursing Mothers.Children under 5 years.
  • Page 282
    Number of the Mentally Defective. The total number of mentally defective in the Borough known by medical examination is:—
  • Page 282
    Distribution. The 414 cases of mental defectives are distributed as follows: —
  • Page 286
    Table IX. The following data show the work of the clinic during each of the years 1922-26 :—
    1922.1923.1924.19251926.
  • Page 286
    The particulars of attendances of Croydon patients under the general scheme from 1922 onwards are as follows:—
    1922.I9231924.1925.1926.
  • Page 286
    (c) Pathological Examinations. Pathological examinations were carried out at the laboratories of London hospitals for Croydon patients as follows:—
    1922.19231924.1925.1926.
  • Page 290
    Legal Proceedings taken regarding Nuisances, etc.: —
    Offence.Result.Total.
    Fines.Costs.
    £s.d.£s.d.£sd.
  • Page 292
    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, AND WORKPLACES. 1. Inspection.
    Premises.Inspections.Number of Written Notices.Prosecutions
  • Page 293
    2. Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Particulars.No. of Defects.Referred to H.M. Inspector.Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.
  • Page 293
    3. List of Registered Workshops.
    Trades.Totals.
  • Page 294
    NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS ON THE REGISTER, 31st DECEMBER, 1926.
    Nature of Work.Number employed.Outwork in infected premises.Outwork in unsatisfactory premises.Remarks.
  • Page 295
    REGISTERED AND LICENSED PREMISES IN THE BOROUGH, 31st DECEMBER, 1926.
  • Page 295
    the last six years are as follows:—
    Receipts.Expenditure
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 296
    The following table gives the situation of and the accommodation in the common lodging houses:—
    Premises.No. of Rooms.Accommodation.
  • Page 296
    The following table gives the situation of these premises:—
    Road.No. of houses let in Lodgings.
  • Page 300
    Pitlake.
    Public Slaughterhouses.Cattle.Sheep.PigsCalves.Total.
  • Page 301
    The number of animals slaughtered in the private slaughterhouses during the year was:—
    Cattle.Sheep.Pigs.Calves.Total.
  • Page 302
    Total number of animals slaughtered for human consumption in the Borough during 1926:—
    Cattle.Sheep.Pigs.Calves.Total.
  • Page 302
    Summary of whole carcases destroyed, with the reasons for such destruction.
    Class of Animal.Tuberculosis.Septicaemia.Actinomycosis & Emaciation.Asphyxiation.Swine Fever.Swine Erysipelas.Jaundice.Cirrhosis & Peritonitis.Emaciation, various causes.Unsound.Navel Ill.Inflammatory Conditions.Septic Metritis.Total carcases.
  • Page 302
    Summary of carcases in which tuberculosis was found in the course of inspection and method of disposal:—
    Animals affected.Carcase and all internal organs destroyed.Quarters or parts of carcase destroyed (including heads).All or part of organs destroyed.Total.
  • Page 304
    General Summary of Meat and other articles destroyed during the year 1926.—
    articles.Weight in lbs.Remarks.
    Diseased.Unsound.Total.
  • Page 306
    Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923. The following licences were granted during the year 1926 under this Order and were in force on the 31st December, 1926:—
    Description of Licences.No.
  • Page 307
    The following tables summarise the results of the bacteriogical examinations of Certified, Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) and Grade A samples, from 1st January to 31st December, 1926:—
    CERTIFIED MILK.Present.Absent.Oyer 30.000 per c.c.Under 30,000 per c.c.Present in 1/10 c.c.Not present in 1/10 c.e.Present.Absent.Present.Absent.Exceeding a trace.Not exceeding a trace.
  • Page 307
    Under the Regulations Certified Milk must not contain more than 30,000 bacteria per c.c.
    GRADE A (TUBERCULIN TESTED) AND GRADE A MILKS.Present.Absent.Over 200,000 per c.c.Under 200,000 per c.c.Present in 1/100 c.c.Not present in 1/100 c.c.Present.Absent.Present.Absent.Exceeding a trace.Not exceeding a trace.
  • Page 310
    The 247 samples taken under the Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915, were samples of milk which had been produced in the following areas:—
    Areas.No. obtained.No. Tuberculous.Percentage.
  • Page 311
    1.—Summary of Samples. During 1926 samples were obtained and submitted to the Public Analyst, as follows:—
    Sample ofTotal Samples.Genuine.Not Genuine.Prosecutions.Convictions.Caution.
  • Page 312
    3.—Adulterated Samples. The following is a detailed statement of the adulterated samples and action taken:—
    No.Sample.Adulteration or Deficiency.Remarks.
  • Page 313
    1305. Ice Cream Contained Boric Acid 0.11% No action.
  • Page 314
    MILK AND CREAM REGULATIONS, 1912 AND 1917. Report for the year ended 31st December, 192b:— 1.—Milk and Cream not soid as Preserved.
    Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative.Number in which a preservative was reported to be present.
  • Page 315
    The following articles were disinfected at the Disinfecting Station during the year:—
    No. of Articles.
  • Page 316
    The following is a summary of the visits paid during 1926 under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919:—
    Premises.No. of Visits Made.No. of Poison and other Baits laid.No. of Rats killed
  • Page 318
    TABLE I. —Vital Statistics of whole Borough during 1926 and previous years.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths Reg. in the District.Transfer 1 able DeathsNett deaths belonging to the District.Births and Deaths. Illegitimate Children
    Uncorrected Number.Nett.of Non-residents registered in the District.of Reside its not registered in the DistrictUnder 1 Yearof Age.At all Ages.Nett BirthsNett Deaths under 1 year.Death-rate under 1 year of age per 1000 illegitimate births
    Number.Rate.*NumberRate per 1,000 Nett Births.Number.Rate *
    N umber.Rate.*
    12345678910111213141516
  • Page 319
    TABLE II.
    Year.Puerperal Sepsis.Other maternal accidents & diseases of pregnancy and parturition.CancerPneumonia (all forms, except influenzal pneumonia).Influenza.Bronchitis and other respiratory diseases (excluding pneumonia and tuberculosis).
    Deaths.Death-rate per 1000 births.Deaths.Death-rate per 1000 birthsDeaths.Death-rateDeaths.Death-rateDeaths.Death-rateDeaths.Death-rate
  • Page 320
    TABLE III. County Borough of Croydon — Whole Borough. INFANT MORTALITY, 1926 Nett Deaths from stated Causes at various Ages under One Year of Age.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Under 1 Week1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 MonthsTotal Deaths Under 1 Year.
  • Page 321
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    CAUSES OF DEATHUnder 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.1-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 MonthsTotal Deaths under 1 Year.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 322
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    CAUSES OF DEATH.Under 1 Week,1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths Under One Year.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 323
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    CAUSES OF DEATH.under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths Under 1 Year.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths Under 1 Year.
  • Page 324
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    CAUSES OF DEATH.Under 1 Week1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 MonthsTotal Deaths Under 1 YearUnder 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths Under l Year.
  • Page 325
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    CAUSES OK DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.
  • Page 326
    TABLE III.— continued .
    INFANT MORTALITY.Deaths in BROAD GREEN WARD.CENTRAL WARD.
  • Page 327
    Table III.— continued.
    INFANT MORTALITY.Deaths in WADDON WARD.SOUTH WARD.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.To-tal under 1 Month.1-3 Month8.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths Under-1 Year.
  • Page 328
    TABLE IV. Causes of, and ages at, death during year ending December 31st. 1926. excluding deaths of non-residents which occurred in the Borough, and adding neaths of Croydon residents known to have occurred outside the district
    No.CAUSELOCALITIES.Institution Street Deaths which could not he distributed.i Total Institution Deaths distributed and not distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.Females all Ages.0-1.1-2.2-5.5-15.15-25.25 45.45-65.65 and upwards .
    Up. Norwood.Nor bury.1 W. Thornton.Bensham Mnr.Thornton Hth.1 8th. Norwood.Woodside.East.1 Addiscombe.Whitehorse MnrBroad Green.Central.Wad don.South.
    I. — General Diseases.MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 329
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  • Page 330
    TABLE IV.—continued.
    No.CAUSELOCALITIES.Institution & Street Deaths which could not be distributed.Total Institution Deaths distributed i and not distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.Females all Ages.I 0 1.1-2.2-5.5-15.15-25.25-45.I 45-66.65 and upwards
    Up. Norwood.Norbury.W. Thornton.j Ben sham Mnr.Thornton Hth.8th. Norwood.Woodside.East.Addiscombe.Whitehorse MnrBroad Green.Central.W addon.South.
    MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 331
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  • Page 332
    TABLE IV— continued.
    No.CAUSE.LOCALITIES.Institution & Street Deaths which could not, he distributed.Total Institution Deaths distributed and not, distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.Females all Ages.0-1.1-2.2-5.5-15.15-25.25-45-45-65.65 and upwards.
    CJp. Norwood.Nor bury.W. Thornton.Bentham Mnr.Thornton Hth.8th. Norwood.Woodside.East.AddiBcombe.Whitehorse MnrBroad Green.CentraJ.Waddon.South.
    MFMrM*MFMMFMFMF
  • Page 333
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  • Page 334
    TABLE IV— continued.
    No.CAUSE.LOCALITIES.Institution & Street Deaths which could not be distributed.Total Institution Deaths distributed and not distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.Females all Ages.0-1.1-2.2-55-15.15-25.25-45.25-65.65 and upwards.
    Up. Norwood.Norbury.W. Thornton.Ben sham Mar.Thornton Hth.8th. Norwood.Woodside.Elast.Addiscombe.Whitehorse MnrBroad Green.Central.Wad-don.South.
    93 (A.B.) PleurisyMFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 335
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  • Page 336
    TABLE IV.— continued .
    No.CAUSE.LOCALITIES.Institution & Street Deaths which could not be distributed.Total Institution Deaths distributed and not distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.F°males all Ages.0-1.1-2.2-5.5-15.15-25.25 45.45-65.65 and upwards.
    Up. Norwood.Norbury.W. Thornton.Ben sham Mnr.Thornton Hth.8th. Norwood.Woodside.East.Addiscombe.Wlhitehjorae MnrBroad Green.Central.W addon.South.
    VI. —Non- Venereal Diseases of the Genitourinary System and Annexa.MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 337
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  • Page 338
    TABLE IV.— continued.
    No.CAUSELOCALITIES.Institution & Street Deaths which could not be distributed.Total Institution Deaths distributed and not distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.Females all Ages.0-1.1-2.2-5.5-15.15-25.25-4545-65.65 and upwards.
    Up. Norwood.Norbury.W. Thornton.Bensham Mnr.Thornton Hth.8th. Norwood.Wood-side.East.Addiscombe.Whitehorae MnrBroad Green.Central.Wad don.South.
    VIII.—Diseases or the Skin and of the Cellular Tissue.MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 339
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  • Page 340
    TABLE IV — continued
    No.CAUSE.LOCALITIES.Institution & Street Deaths which could not be distributed.Total Institution Deaths distributed and not distributed.Inquest Cases.Total all Ages.Males all Ages.Females all Ages.0-1.1-2.2-5.5-15.15-25.25-45.45-65.65 and upwards.
    Up. Norwood.Norbury.W. Thornton,Bensham Mnr.Thornton Hth.8th. Norwood.Woodnide.East.Addiscombe.Whitehoree MnrBroad Green.Central.Wad don.South.
    MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page -
    TABLE V. Cases of Infectious Disease notified and Deaths from Infectious Diseases during the Year 1926.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases notified in whole District.Total Cases notified in each Locality.Total Cases Removed to Hospitals ok SanatoriaTotal Cases Treated at HomeDeaths in Whole District (Home-treated oa=es, shown separate'y in brackets, bat included in the total deaths)
    At Ages—Years.Upper Norwood.Norbury.West Thornton.Ben sham Manor.Thornton Heath.'South Norwood.Woodside.Eiast.Ad-discomibe.Whitehorse Manor.Broad Green.Central.Waddon.South.Institution cases which could not be distributedAt all agesUnder 112345101520354565 and upwardunrecorded ages.
    At all AgesUnder 112345101520354565 and upwardUnrecorded Ages
  • Page 341
    TABLE VI . Admissions and Discharges, Borough Hospital, Crovdon, during 1926. (Patients from Croydon C. B. ;ind Penge U .D.)
    Disease.Remaining at end of 19-25.Admitted during 19-26.Discharged during 1926.Died during 1926.Remaining at end of 1926.
  • Page 342
    TABLE VII. Tuberculosis — New cases ascertained, and deaths, during the year 1926 .
    Age Periods.New Cases.*Deaths.Notification rate per 100 tuberculosis deaths.Non-notified tuberculosis deaths per 100 total tuberculosis deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 344
    TABLE VII (B). RESIDEN TIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR TUBERCULOSIS. (A) Average number of beds available for patients during the year 1926.
    Observation.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Non-PulmonaJy Tuberculosis.Total
    " Sanatorium " Beds."Hos pital " Beds.Disease of Bon"s and Joints.Other Conditions.
  • Page 344
    (B) Return showing the extent of residential treatment during the year 1926.
    In Institutions on Jan. 1.Admitted duuring the year.Dischargeo during the year.Died in the Institution.In Insti-lutions on Dec. 31.
  • Page 345
    TABLE VII (C). The immediate results of treatment of patients and of observation of doubtful cases discharged from Residential Institutions during the year 1926 : —
    Classification on admission to the Institution.Condition at time of discharge.Duration of Residential Treatment in the Institution.
    Under 3 months.3—6 months.3—12 months.More than 12 months.Total.
    M.F.Ch.M.F.Ch.M.F.C h.M.F.Ch.
  • Page 346
    TABLE VII (D). PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS. Annual return required by the Ministry of Health showing in summary form the condition of all patients whose case records are in the possession ot the Dispensary at the end of 1926 arranged according to the years in which the patients first came under Public Medical Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, and their classification as shown on Form A.
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates. (1925).Prerious to 1926.1926.
    Class T. B. minus.Class T. B. plus.Class T.B. minus.Class T. B. plus.
    Group 1.Group 2.Groip 3.Total (Class T.B. plus).Group 1.Group 2.Group 3.Total (Class T. B. plus).
  • Page 347
    TABLE VII (E). non-pulmonary tuberculosis. Annual return as required by Ministry of Hea'th showing in summary form the condition of all patients whose case records are in the possession of the Dispensary at the end of 1926, arranged according to fhe years in which the patients first came under Public Medical Treatment, and their classification as shown on Form A.
    Condition at the time of the last record made during the year to which the Return relates. (1925).1'revious to 1926.1926.
    Bones and Joints.Abdominal.Other Organs.Peripheral Glands.Total.liones and JointsAbdominal.Other Organs.Perip eral Glands.| Total.
  • Page 348
    TABLE VIII. Work of Croydon Maternity and Child Welfare Centres and of Health Visitors, 1926,
    INFANTS CENTRESMunicipal Centre (Lodge Road).Central Croydon (Sylverdale Roal'.South Croydon (Bartlett Street).East Croydon (Lr. Addisc be Rd.)Woodside ' (St. Luke's Hall, Spring Lane).South Norwood (Selhurst Road).Upper Norwood (St. Margaret's. Naseby Road).Thornton Heath (St. Paul's Hall).Thornton Heath (St. Alban's Hall. Whitehorse Lane).West Croydon (Strathmore Road).Norbury.TOTAL.
  • Page 349
    TABLE IX. VENEREAL DISEASES. Return relating to persons who were treated at the Croydon General Hospital Clinic, 1922, 1923, 1924. 1925, and 1926
    1926.1925.1924.1923.1922.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 350
    TABLE X V E N E R EA L DISEASES. Summary of Work done by the London Hospitals during the Year 1926.
    LondonMiddlesex.EssexSurrey.Kent.Herts.Bucks.East Ham.West Ham.Croydon.Total."Other Places."Grand Total
  • Page 351
    TABLE XI. METEOROLOGICAL RECORD—YEAR 1926. Rain Gauge 5-in. in diameter, 1-ft. above ground, 146 ft. above sea level Temperature taken in the shade of a Stevenson's Screen, 4-ft. from the ground. The Ground Thermometer is suspended in an iron tube, the bulb being 4-ft. below the level of the ground.
    Months. 1926.Temperature of Air during MonthMean Temperature of Air.Difference from average 50 years at Greenwich.Mean Temperature of Ground at 4-ft.Mean Temperature of the Dew Point.Mean Tensional Difference between Ground and Dew Point at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.Rainfall.
    Highest.Lowest.Mean ofNo. of Days on which Rain fell.Amount collected in Inches.Difference from average 90 years at Greenwich
    All Highest.All Lowest.
  • Page 352
    TABLE XII. Prevailing direction of the Wind at Croydon in 1926. Number of Days each Month.
    1926.N.EE.S.E.S.S.W.W.N.W.N.
  • Page 359
    The following table gives a summary of the notices sent out from the Public Health Department to various schools in connection with cases of infectious or contagious disease:—
    Illness.1stQuarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th QuarterTotal
  • Page 359
    Under the revised regulations issued by the Board of Education, certificates covering periods of low attendances at he undernamed schools were issued for the following dates:—
    Period. Week Ending.School and Dept.Reason for Low Attendance.
  • Page 364
    The following is an analysis of the condition of the teeth of all children examined by Mr. Senior during 1924-26, and shews a steady improvement in the conditions found:—
    Al1 children examined.
    Healthy.— 4 Teeth Decayed.+ 4 Teeth Decayed.
  • Page 365
    Summary of Treatment. The following table gives particulars as to the work done ir certain directions at each session in 1925 and 1926:—
    1925.1926.
  • Page 367
    The conditions on account of which these children were seen are as follows:—
    M. & C. W.School Medical Service.Tuberculosis.
  • Page 379
    BLIND, DEAF, EPILEPTIC AND PHYSICALLY DEFECTIVE CHILDREN. Table III., at the end of this report shews that the numbers known as are follows : —
  • Page 384
    TABLE I.—Return of Medical Inspections. A. —Routine Medical Inspections.
    Number of Code Group Inspections—
  • Page 385
    TABLE II A. —Return of Defects round by Medical Inspection in the Year ended 31st December, 1926.
    DEFECT OR DISEASERoutine Inspections Number of defects.Special Inspections. No. of defects.
    Requiring treatment.Requiring to be kept under observation but nut requiring treatmentRequiring treatment.Requiring to be kept under observation but not requiring treatment.
    (1)(2(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 386
    B.—Number of Individual Children Found at Routine Medical Inspection to Require Treatment (Excluding Uncleanliness and Dental Disease).
    Group.Number of Children.Percentage of Children found to require treatment.
    Inspected.Found to require treatment.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 387
    TABLE III. Return of all Exceptional Children in the Area.
    Boys.Girls.Total.
  • Page 388
    Table III.— Continued.
    Boys.Girls.Total
  • Page 389
    TABLE IV.—Return of Defects Treated During the Year Ended 31 st December , 1926. Group I. —Minor Ailments (excluding uncleanliness, for which see Group V)
    Disease or Defect.number of defects treated oR under treatment during the year.
    Under the Authority's Scheme.OtherwiseTotal.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 389
    Group II. —Defective Vision and Squint (excluding minor eye defects treated as minor ailments. — Group I.)
    Disease or DefectNUMBER OF DEFECTS DEALT WITH.
    Under the Authority's Scheme.Submitted to refraction by private practitioner or at hospitals apart from the Authority's scheme.Otherwise.TOTAL.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 392
    SECONDARY TABLE II.—A.—Return of Defects Found by Medical Inspection in the Year Ended 31st December, 1926.
    DEFECT or DISEASERoutine Inspections. Number of defects.Special Inspections. Number of defects.
    Requiring treatment.Requiring to be kept under observation but not requiring treatment.Requiring treatment.Requiring to be kept under observation but not requiring treatment.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    SECONDARY B. —Number of Individual Children Found at Routine Medical Inspection to Require Treatment (Excluding Uncleanliness and Dental Disease.)
    Group.Number of Children.Percentage of children found to require treatment.
    Inspected,Found to require treatment.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    SECONDARY TABLE IV.— Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31 st December , 1926. Group I.— Minor Ailments (excluding uncleanliness,|for which see Group V).
    Disease or Defect.number of defects treated, or under treatment during the year.
    Under the Authority's scheme.Otherwise.Total.
    (d(2)(3)(4)
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    Group II.— Defective Vision and Squint (excluding minor eye defects treated as minor ailments.—Gioup I.)
    Defect or DiseasesNUMBER OF DEFECTS DEALT WITH.
    Under Authority's Scheme.Submitted to refraction by private practitioners or at hospital apart from the Authority's scheme.Otherwise.Total.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.
    NUMBER OF DEFECTS.
    Received operative treatment.Received other forms of treatment.Total number treated.
    Under the Authority's scheme in clinic or hospital.By private practitioner or hospital apart from the Authority's scheme.TOTAL.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)