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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Edmonton 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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The actual numbers employed in the various occupations are given in the same Census figures as follows:—
| Male. | Female. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population over 12 years | 24,119 | 26,131 | |||
| Total occupied | 20,748 | 8,698 | |||
| Unoccupied and retired | 3,371 | 17,433 | |||
| Occupation. | Males. | Females. | |||
| Agricultural Occupations | 614 | 151 | |||
| Makers of Bricks, Pottery and Glass .. | 361 | 36 | |||
| Workers in Chemical Processes | 102 | 329 | |||
| Makers of Paints and Oils | 45 | 7 | |||
| Metalworkers | 2916 | 565 | |||
| Workers in Precious Metals | 108 | 18 | |||
| Electrical Apparatus Makers | 511 | 514 | |||
| Watch and Clock Makers | 82 | 4 | |||
| Workers in Skin and Leather (not boots) | 136 | 72 | |||
| Textile Workers | 55 | 76 | |||
| Makers of Textile Goods and Dress | 393 | IIIQ | |||
| Makers of Food, Drink and Tobacco .. .. .. .. | 362 | 385 | |||
| Workers in Wood and Furniture | 1446 | IO5 | |||
| Printers, Bookbinders, etc. | 797 | 467 | |||
| Builders. Bricklayers, etc. | 1417 | 3 | |||
| Painters and Decorators .. | 692 | 9 | |||
| Workers in Other Materials (Rubber, Vulcanite, Brush) .. | 167 | 132 | |||
| Other Workers (undefined materials) .. | 205 | 131 | |||
| Gas, Water and Electricity Undertakings | 197 | 7 | |||
| Transport and Communication .. | 2456 | 120 | |||
| Commercial (not Clerks) | 1805 | 714 | |||
| Public Administration | 583 | 99 | |||
| Professional Occupations | 339 | 449 | |||
| Entertainment and Sport | 79 | 29 | |||
| Hotels, Clubs, etc. (personal service) | 543 | 1653 | |||
| Clerical | 1081 | 998 | |||
| Warehousemen and Packers | 698 | 427 | |||
| Stationary Engine Drivers | 194 | – | |||
| Other and Undefined Workers (General Labourers, Rag and Bone Merchants,Watchmen) | 2329 | 73 | |||
| Not Retired and not Gainfully Occupied | 2834 | 17360 | |||
As regards the effect of the occupation upon health, it cannot be said that
this has been noticed in any of the Edmonton works; brick-works give off
fumes, whilst deleterious gases are generated in some chemical processes and
smelting, etc., but no ill effects from these are known.
In comparision with Middlesex as a whole, the following are the outstanding
industries and occupations
Chemical and metal workers,
Makers of clothing and foods (largely sugar confectionery),
Cardboard box makers,
Packers
Agricultural and general labourers.