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EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS OF THE YEAR (Contd.)
M.
F.
Total.
Deaths from Cancer (all ages)
37
25
62
Deaths from Measles (all ages)
-
-
-
Deaths from Whooping cough (all ages)
2
-
2
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age)
7
4
11
Deaths from Tuberculosis of respiratory system
(all ages).
8
10
18
Deaths from Tuberculosis (other forms (all ages)
3
5
8
Deaths from Heart Disease (all ages)
38
46
84
Deaths from Bronchitis (-all ages)
11
12
23
Deaths from Pneumonia (all forms) (all ages).
16
16
32
SECTION B.
CENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE AREA.
Similar to previous years.
SECTION C.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA
WATER - Five samples taken from the supplies of the Rickmansworth
and Uxbridge Valley Water Co., and the Wood End Park Estate
were examined "by the Clinical Research Association Ltd., and
found to be fit for drinking, together with twenty-six samples
of the South West Suburban Water Co's supply taken by this
authority and five neighbouring authorities. A sample from the
St. George's Nursery supply was found to be unfit for use in
the preparation of food.
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
RIVERS AND STREAMS
CLOSET ACCOMMODATION
PUBLIC CLEANSING. No important changes from last year.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
1 - COMPLAINTS
During the year 431 complaints were received with respect to
the following matters, viz.:-
Choked and defective drains 87
Insanitary or dilapidated condition
of houses and premises 191
Offensive accumulations or deposits 9
Cesspools overflowing 1
Rats 25
Other nuisances 118
431
4