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Shoreditch 1930

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]

Published
1931
Pages
272
Tables
96

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  • Page 2
    EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1930.
    Total.M.F.Birth Rate
  • Page 3
    For purposes of comparison the vital statistics of the Borough during recent years are given in the following table:—
    Year. 1Population estimated to middle of each year. 2Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable Deaths.Nett Deaths belonging to tm District.
    Uncorrected Number. 3Nett.Number. 6Rate. 7of Nonresidents registered in the District. 8of residents not registered in the District. 9Under 1 year of Age.At all Agei.
    N umber. 4Rate. 5Number. 10Rate per 1,000 nett Births. 11Number. 12Rate. 13
  • Page 4
    ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF LONDON AND SHOREDITCH BIRTH AND DEATH RATES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3 RD JANUARY, 1930.
    districts.Estimated Population 1930.annual rate per 1,000 persons living.Infants under 1 year. Death rate per 1,000 Live Births.percentage to total deaths
    births.deaths during the years:deaths during 1930 fromInquest Cases.Deaths in Public Institutions.Uncertified Causes of Death.
    1 (cols 2.8)234.5678910
    Principal Zymotic Diseases.Smallpox.Measles.Scvlet Fever.DiphtheriaWhooping Congh.*Fever.Diarrhoea Enteritis (under 2 year).Tuberculous Disease.Violence.
    1817.1928.1929.1930.
  • Page 8
    For the purpose of this report 98,710 will accordingly be regarded as the population for the year 1930. The population in the various Wards of the Borough is estimated as follows:—
    Ward.Population.Area in acres*Density per acre.
  • Page 8
    The density of the population in the Borough as a whole is 150 per acre. Further information upon the subject of the population, area, number of inhabited houses and rateable value are contained in the Tables on pages 3. BIRTHS.
    Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 8
    The distribution of the corrected births and the birth rates in the eight Wards of the Borough are given below:—
    Ward.Males.Females.Total.Births per 1,000 Population.
  • Page 9
    During recent years the corresponding figures have been as follows :—
    Year.No. of marriages.Marriage rate.
    Shoreditch.London.
  • Page 9
    The distribution of the deaths and the death rates in the different Wards are given below :—
    Ward.Males.FemalesTotal.Deaths per 1,000 population.Deaths of infants under 1 year per 1,000 births registered.
  • Page 10
    In the subjoined table are set forth the various institutions outside Shoreditch with the number of persons belonging to the Borough dying therein :—
    Asylums:—No. of Deaths.No. of Deaths.
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    Continued from previous page...
    No. of Deaths.No. of Deaths.
  • Page 12
    The causes of deaths at all ages together with Ward distribution and particulars relating to the deaths in Public Institutions in the Borough is contained in the following table
    CAUSES OF DEATH.AGES.DEATHSNEACH WARDSEX.Holborn Institute.St. Leonard's Hospital.Royal Chest Hospital.Hume of Good Shepherd.Convent Hospital.Infant Welfare Centre.
    Under 11 to 22 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 2525 to 35.35 to 4545 to 5555 to 65.65 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsMoorfields.Church.HoktonWenlockWhitmoreKingslandHaggerstonActon.Male.Female.
    Belonging to ShoreditchNot belonging to Shoreditch.Belonging to ShoreditchNot belonging to Shoreditch.Belonging to Shoreditch.Not belonging to Shoreditch.Belonging to ShoreditchNot belonging to Shoreditch.Belonging to Shoreditch.Not belortging to ShoreditchBelonging to Shoreditch.Not belonging to Shoreditch.
    All Causes12952293082127606913922221017042......645563
    MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 13
    Deaths of Infants under one year per 1,000 births registered :—
    Year.England and Wales.London.Shoreditch.
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    Infantile Mortality in the Borough during Year 1930.
    CAUSE OF DEATH*AGES.DEATHS in EACH WARD.SEX.
    Under 1 day.1 day 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 under 1 year.Moorfields.Church.Hoxton.Wenlock.Whitmore.Kingsland.Haggerston.Acton.Male.Female.
  • Page 15
    For purposes of comparison the maternal mortality rates per 1,000 live births in England and Wales, London and Shoreditch, during the year 193U and ten preceding vears are given as follows:—
    Year.England and Wales.London.Shoreditch.
    Deaths from Sepsis.Deaths from other diseases and accidents of Pregnancy.Total.Deaths from Sepsis.Deaths from other diseases and accidents of Pregnancy.Total.Deaths from Sepsis.Deaths from other diseases and accidents of Pregnancy.Total.
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    The particulars of these deaths are entered in the following table : —
    MATERNAL MORTALITY.AGES.WARDS.
    15 to 20 yrs.20 to 25 yrs.25 to 30 yrs.30 to 35 yrs.35 to 40 yrs.40 to 45 yrs.45 yrs.Married.Single.Widowed.Moorfields.Church.Hoxton.Wenlock.Whitmore.Kingsland.Haggerston.Acton.
  • Page 17
    The deaths from Cancer during the last five years per million persons living are riven in the following comparative table
    England and Wales.London.Shoreditch.
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    Deaths from Cancer in the Borough during Year 1930.
    AGES.SEX.WARDS.
    0 to 15.15 to 20.20 to 28.25 to 35.35 to 45.45 to 55.55 to 6565 to 75.75 to 85.85 and upwards.Male.Female.Moorfields.Church.Hoxton.Wenlock.Whitmore.Kingsland.Haggerston.Acton.
    MFMFMFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 19
    The following table shows the numbers of eases of infectious disease (tuberculosis excluded) notified in the Borough, together with distribution as to quarter, age and Ward:—
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.NUMBER OF CASES NOTIFIED.
    1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterTotalAGES.WARDS.Cases removed to Hospital.Diagnosis revised subsequently.Deaths.
    Under 1 year.1 to 5.5 to 1515 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIII
    Moor- fields.Church.Hoxton.Wen-lock.Whit-more.Kings-land.Haggerston.Acton
  • Page 20
    The age, Seasonal and Ward distribution are included in the table on page 19. Further information is contained in the following table:—
    Ward.No. of cases.Fatal Cases.Rates per 1,000 Population.Case Mortality Deaths per 100 cases.
    M.F.Total.M.F.Total.AttackDeath.
  • Page 20
    The following table shows the prevalence of smallpox in the country, London and Shoreditch during recent years :—
    Cases Notified.
    England & Wales.London.Shoreditch.
  • Page 23
    Shoreditch Borough Council.
    Name of Poor Law Institution of Vaccination district.Name of Medical Officer or Public Vaccinator.Numbers of successful primary vaccinations of persons.Number of successful re-vaccinations, i.e., successful vaccinations of persons who had been successfully vaccinated at some previous time.Observations.
    Under one year of age.One year and upwards.Total.
  • Page 24
    The number of cases, deaths and the attack, death and case mortality rates in the Borough and Wards are given in the subjoined table :—
    Wards.No. of cases.Fatal cases.Rates per 1,000 population.Case mortality. Deaths per 100 cases.
    Male.Female.Total.Male.Female.Total.
    Attack.Death.
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    The number of cases, the deaths amongst males and females and the attack, death and mortality rates in the Borough, its Wards and in London are given in the subjoined table :—
    Ward.No. of cases.Fatal cases.Rates per 1,000 population.Case mortality. Deaths per 100 cases.
    M.F.TotalM.F.Total
    Attack.Death.
  • Page 26
    Cases Notified per 1,000 Population.
    1921.1922.1923.1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.
  • Page 26
    Home enquiries were made regarding the notifications received. The age distribution was as follows:—
    Age period.Male.Female.Total.
  • Page 28
    A comparison between London and Shoreditch is contained in the following table :—
    Per 1,000 inhabitants.Deaths per 100 cases.
    Attack rate.Death rate.
  • Page 28
    A comparison between London and Shoreditch during the last 10 years is contained in the following table :—
    London.Shoreditch.
    Year.Cases.Cases per 1,000 births.Deaths.Deaths per 1,000 births.Cases.Cases per 1,000 births.Deaths.Deaths per 1,000 births.
  • Page 30
    Unfortunately, however, it is only possible to arrange this in very few casts.
    Cases.Vision unimpairedVision impaired.Total blindness.Deaths.
    Notified.Treated at home.In Hospital.
  • Page 32
    As will be seen from the following table, measles is a disease which tends to become widespread every few years, for the reason that after a bad measles year a large number of children are protected by the fact that they have had the disease.
    YearDeathsDeath rate per 1,000 population
    ShoreditchLondonShoreditchLondon
  • Page 33
    The number of death in Shoreditch in recent years have been as follows:-
    Year.Deaths.Year.Deaths.
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    Particulars as to the deaths are contained in the following table:—
    Total Number.Rate per 1,000 population.Total Number.Rate per 1,000 births.Percentage of deaths under 1 year.
  • Page 36
    Subjoined is a list of cases nursed under this agreement during the year 1930.
    Disease.Under 5.Visits.Disease.Over 5.Visits.
  • Page 40
    The following tables (pages 40-41), prepared by the Senior Sanitary Inspector, summarise the visits and work of the Sanitary Inspectors during 1930, the work done in compliance with the provisions of the Factory and Workshops Act, 1901, and in connection with the drains and sanitary arrangements of new buildings is included:-
    Inspections, 1930.Wright.Chapman.Sickelmore.Thomas.Molloy.Bishop.Girling.Stratton.Walker.Gibbs.Barlow. (Temporary.)Parkinson. (Temporary.)Shaw.Grant.Totals.
  • Page 41
    Continued from previous page...
    Work done,1930.Wright.Chapman.Sickelmore.Thomas.Molloy.Bishop.Girling.stratton.Walker.Gibbs.Barlow. (Temporary.) 1Parkinson. (Temporary.)Totals.
  • Page 42
    Sanitary Area.
    premises.NUMBER OF PLACES-Number of inspections, 1930.Number of notices, 1930.Number of prosecutions, 1930.
    On register at end of 1929.Added in 1930.Removed in 1930.On register at end of 1930.
  • Page 45
    Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919. Summary.
    Inspectors.Wright.Chapman.Sickelmore.Thomas.Molloy.Bishop.GirlingStrattonWalker.Gibbs.1 Total.
  • Page 47
    The results of the year's work are summarised in the following table:—
    Quarter of 19^0.Number of Samples taken.Number of Samples Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.Number of Prosecutions Instituted.Prosecutions withdrawn because of Warranties, &c.Prosecutions Proceeded withNumber of Successful Prosecutions.Fines and Costs.Amount paid to Analyst for Samples Analysed.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 48
    In the subjoined table are shown the number of samples of milk taken during the four quarters of the year, with the numbers and percentage of those not found to be genuine:—
    Quarter of the year.Number of Samples.Number not genuine.Percentage adulterated.
  • Page 49
    The subjoined table gives a comparison of the results of the work under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts for the years 1906-1930 inclusive:—
    Year.Number of Samples.Number of persons in the Borough to each Sample.Number of Samples adulterated.Percentage of Samples adulterated.Number of prosecutions instituted.Summonses withdrawn on account of warranties.Prosecutions proceeded with.Number of successful prosecutions.Fines and Costs.Amount paid to Public Analyst.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 53
    A classilication of the workshops on the register at the end of the year is contained in the following table:— Registered Workshops—1930.
    Workshops on the Register (s. 131) at the end of the year.Number.
    (1)(2)
  • Page 54
    The particulars of inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors are as follows:—
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 54
    The defects found and dealt with were as follows:—
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
  • Page 55
    Other Matters.
    Class.Number.
  • Page 56
    The following is a summary of the lists received from employers in the Borough:-
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS, SECTION 107.Outwork in unwholesome premises, Section 108.Outwork in infected premises, Sections 109 and 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending Lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made. (S. 109.)Prosecutions. (S. 109, 110.^
    Twice in the Year.Once in the Year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of Lists.Failing to send Lists.
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Work-men.Contractors.Workmen.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)'6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)
  • Page 57
    Communications were received from various sanitary authorities relating to some 1,291 outworkers for firms outside Shoreditch and as 21 o£ these were residents in other Boroughs, their addresses were forwarded to the authorities concerned. The following table shows the numbers of addresses of outworkers received from the sanitary authorities referred to during 1930.
    districts.Making Wearing Apparel.Toys and Crackers.Artificial Flowers.Furniture and Upholstery.Fur Pulling.Lace Curtains.Umbrellas, &c.Paper Hags and Boxes.Brush Making.Fancy Leather Goods.Card Mounting.Sponges.Totals.
    Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.Feb.Aug.
  • Page 58
    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. The following is a full list of legal proceedings instituted during the year under report:— Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and Bye-Laws.
    Date.Nature of Offence.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
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    Date.Nature of Offence.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
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    Date.Nature of Offence.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Nature of Offence.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
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    Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928. Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations, 1925 to 1927. Milk and Dairies Order, 1926. Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.
  • Page 62
    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Nature of Offence.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
  • Page 62
    Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS. 1912 Summary of Notifications during the Period from the 29th December, 1929, to the 27th December, 1930, in the Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch.
    Notifications on Form A. (By Doctor who takes diagnosis.)Notifications on Form B. (By School Medical Inspector.) Number of Primary Notifications *of new cases of Tuberculosis †.Number of Notifications on Form C. (of admission of case to Institution).Number of Notifications on Form D. (of discharge of case from Institution).
    Number of Primary Notifications *of new cases of Tuberculosis†.Total Notifications on Form A.
    Age-periods.0 to 1.1 to 5.5 to 10.10 to 15.15 to 20.20 to 25.25 to 35.35 to 45.45 to 55.55 to 65.65 and upwards.Total (all ages).Under 5.5 to 10.10 to 15.Total 0-15Total Notifications on Form B.Poor Law Institutions.Sanatoria.Poor Law Institutions.Sanatoria.
  • Page 64
    Particulars of new cases coming to the knowledge of the Medical Officer of Health are given in Supplementary Returns made to the Ministry of Health, viz.:—
    Aged Periods.0 to 1.1 to 5.5 to 10.10 to 15.15 to 20.20 to 25.25 to 35.35 to 45.45 to 55.55 to 65.65 and upwards.Total Cases.
  • Page 64
    Continued from previous page...
    Source of Information.No. of Cases.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
  • Page 64
    The following comparative figures for recent years show that tuberculosis is becoming less prevalent in Shoreditch :—
    Year.Total Number Primary Notifications.Notifications per 1,000 Inhabitants.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.All forms.
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    Sir, As requested in Memorandum ( ref.ro. 111a 736/4002) and 31st.July, I have to inform you that the new cases of erculosis and deaths from this disease during 1930 were as follows:
    Age PeriodsNew CasesDeaths
    PulmoneryNon-PulmoneryPulmoneryNon-Pulmone ry
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 65
    The distribution of the cases notified among the different Wards was as follows:—
    Ward.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.No. per 1,000 inhabitants.
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    PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1924.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total Cases.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 66
    The deaths from Tuberculosis, which numbered 100 are classified DEATHS FROM TUBERCULOSIS IN
    AGES.
    Undei 1 year.1 to 2 years.2 to 5 „5 to 10 „10 to 15 ,,15 to 20 „20 to 25 ..25 to 35 ,,35 to 45 „45 to 55 „55 to 65 „65 to 75 ,,75 and upwards. 1
  • Page 66
    The death rates from Pulmonary and Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis for 1930 in London and Shoreditch are compared in the following table :—
    Deaths per 1,000 population.Percentage of total mortality caused by Tuberculosis.
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryAll formsPulmonaryNon-PulmonaryAll forms
  • Page 67
    as to situation of disease and ward in the following table:— THE BOROUGH DURING 1930.
    DEATHS IN EACH WARD.SEX.TOTALDEATHS.
    Moorfields.Church.Hoxton.WenlockWhitmore.KingslandHaggerston.Acton.Male.Female.Not in Institutions.St. Leonards.Other Institutions
    Belonging to Shoreditch.Not belonging to Shoreditch.Belonging to Shoreditch.Not belonging to Shoreditch.
  • Page 67
    The death rates per 1,000 from all forms of Tuberculosis in Shoreditch and London during the last 10 years are compared in the following table:—
    Year.Shoreditch.London.
  • Page 69
    Tuberculosis Scheme of the Shoreditch Metropolitan Borough Council. Return showing the work of the Dispensary (or Dispensaries) during the year 1930.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.
    (1) Adults.(2) Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 69
    Continued from previous page...
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    Table E TUBERCULOSIS SCHEME of the Shoreditch Metropolitan Borough Council. (a) Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Annual Return showing in summary form the condition of all Patients whose case records are in the possession of the Dispensary (or Dispensaries) at the end of 1930, 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 relatesPrevious to 192619261927192819291930
    Class T.B. minusClass T.B. plusClass T.B. minusClass T.B. plusClass T.B. minusClass T.B. plusClass T.B. minusClass T.B. plusClass T.B. minusClass T.B. plusClass T.B. minusClass T.B. plus
    Group 1Group 2Group 3Total (Class T.B. plus)Group 1Group 2Group 3Total (Class T.B. plus)Group 1Group 2Group 3Total (Class T.B. plus)Group 1Group 2Group 3Total (Class T.B. plus)Group 1Group 2Group 3Total (Class T.B. plus)Group 1Group 2Group 3Total (Class T.B. plus)
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    Table F (b) Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Annual Return showing in summary form the condition of all Patients whose case records are in the possession of the Dispensary (or Dispensaries) at the end of 1930, arranged according to the 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 relatesPrevious to 192619261927192819291930
    Bones and JointsAbdominalOther OrgansPeripheral GlandsTotalBones and JointsAbdominalOther OrgansPeripheral GlandsTotalBones and JointsAbdominalOther OrgansPeripheral GlandsTotalBones and JointsAbdominalOther OrgansPeripheral GlandsTotalBones and JointsAbdominalOther OrgansPeripheral GlandsTotalBones and JointsAbdominalOther OrgansPeripheral GlandsTotal
  • Page 71
    The following table shows at a glance the work done during the year in question.
    1929.1930.
  • Page 72
    As analysed, according to the monthly returns, there were:—
    Tuberculous.Suspects.Non-Tuberculous.Total.
  • Page 72
    The final analysis of all the new persons shown in the above table is as follows:—
    Under 15 years.Over 15 years.Total
    M.F.M.F.
  • Page 72
    The number of Attendances and Examinations made each month are shown in the following table:—
    Attendances.Examinations.Attendances.Examinations.
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    The following table is an analysis of all persons attending the Dispensary:—
    Under 15 years.Over 15 years.Totals.
  • Page 76
    Table I.—Inspection and Treatment of Children.
    Number of examinations.Number of attendances for treatment.Number of extractions.Number of Administrations of Anaesthetics.Number of fillings.Number of other operations.Number of children receiving orthodontic treatment.Number of children's visits for orthodontic treatment.Number of visits.
    Local.General.
  • Page 76
    Table II.—Inspection and Treatment of Adults.
    Number of examinations.Number of attendances for treatment.Number of extractions.Number of Administrations of Anaesthetics.Number of fillings, including root fillings.Number of scalings.Number of other operations.Number of dentures fitted.Number of repairs to dentures.j Number of visits.
    Local.General.
  • Page 77
    Table III.
    Sessions.Total attendances.Total.No. of visits M. & C. W. cases.Anaesthetic Sessions attendances.
    Morning.Afternoon.Evening.
  • Page 78
    After verification by the Enquiry Officer this statement is used to fix the proportion of the full charge to be paid, the remissions being 25, 50, 75 and 100 per cent., in accordance with the following income limits approved by the Council:—
    No. in family.No charge to be made.To pay 25% of maximum.To pay 50% of maximum.To pay 75% of maximum.
    s.d.s.d.s.d.s.d.
  • Page 79
    A comparison of the work done each year since this Hospital was opened is contained in the following table:—
    1927. From 31st March, Five Sessions.1928. Five Sessions.1929. Jan.-May, Five Sessions. June-Dec., Eleven Sessions.1930. Eleven Sessions.
  • Page 80
    As will be seen from the following figures, the arrears both of dentures and of other work had been considerably reduced by the end of the year:—
    Arrears of Denture work.Arrears of other work.
  • Page 88
    Sufficiency of supply of houses.—Information under this heading can best be given by quoting the following figures from the Census of 1921:—
    1 Wards.2 Population.3 Area in Acres.4 Persons per Acre.5 Private Families.6 Population in Private Families.7 Structurally Separate Dwellings Occupicd.8 Rooms Occupied.9 Rooms per Person.10 Structurally Separate Dwellings per Acre.
  • Page 101
    Particulars of the Cases treated during the year are given table:— in the following
    DiagnosisDischarged wellDiscont'd TreatmentReferred to HospitalStill AttendingTotals
    ImprovedNot Improved
  • Page 102
    The number of cases reported from the Welfare Centres for dental treatment since this has been available are as follows:—
    Year.First Attendances.Total Attendances.
  • Page 102
    The attendances at the Sewing Classes during the last five years have been as follows:—
    28, Herbert Street.Model Welfare Centre.
  • Page 103
    Necessitousness referred to above in connection with allowance of dinners or milk is determined by the application of the following scale to the family income. This scale was revised in February, as follows :–
    No. in family.Net family income per head.
    Free Dinners and Milk.Half-price Dinners and Milk.
    s.d.s.d.
  • Page 104
    School Entrants. The figures relating to the physical condition of children on attaining school age are of interest:—
    Boys.Girls.Total.
  • Page 104
    An interesting comparison may be made between the number of defective school entrants in Shoreditch and in London as a whole :—
    London.Shoreditch.
    1929193019291930
  • Page 105
    The home visits to expectant mothers and total attendances at the Ante-Natal Clinics during recent years are shown in this table :—
    Year.Home Visits.Attendances at Ante-Natal Centres.
    First Visits.Re-visits.First Attendance.Total Attendances.
  • Page 106
    Application for a Home Help is made by the husband, who is required to state his earnings and to give the name of his employer. The Home Help is provided in those cases in which the family income per head is within the following scale :—
    Number in Family.Income per head after deduction of rent.
    Free.Half price, i.e., 6d. per day hour
    s.d.s.d.
  • Page 114
    Visits.
    Health Visitors' Districts.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Total.
  • Page 115
    Number of First Attendances of Infants and Children at Welfare Clinics.
    Health Visitors' Districts.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Total.
  • Page 116
    Total Attendances of Infants and Children at Welfare Clinics.
    Health Visitors' Districts.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Total.
  • Page 117
    Total Attendances of Infants and Children at Welfare Clinics—continued.
    Health Visitors' Districts.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Total.
  • Page 117
    Ante-natal Consultations.
  • Page 118
    The Wednesday and Friday attendances were thereafter recorded together.
    Health Visitors' Districts.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Total
  • Page 119
    Child Welfare Consultations.
    Health Visitors' District No.Infants seen by Doctor.Children (1-5 yrs.) seen by Doctor.
    For 1st timeTotal No.For 1st time.Total No.
  • Page 119
    Report of Infants attending Doctors Consultations.
    Health Visitors' Districts.Total.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.
  • Page 121
    Attendances.
    Days.School Children.2-9 p.m.Total.
    Mornings.