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East Ham 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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VENEREAL DISEASES
The following statistics have been abstracted from copies of form V.D. (R) (1952), which have been received from the Hospitals named and total figures for 1954 and 1953 are also shewn:-
| Patients dealt with for the first time during 1955 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syphilis | Gonorrhoea | Other Conditions | Total | |
| Albert Dock Hospital E. 16 | - | 3 | 35 | 38 |
| Queen Mary's Hospital, E. 15 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 38 |
| St. Thomas' Hospital, S E. 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Whitechapel Clinic, E. 1 | 1 | 18 | 128 | 147 |
| Totals | 5 | 26 | 194 | 225 |
| Totals for 1953 | 10 | 19 | 170 | 209 |
| Totals for 1954 | 7 | 19 | 183 | 209 |
ALDERSBROOK NURSERY AND SCATTERED HOMES
The statistics for the year 1955 are appended:-
| East Ham | Other Authorities | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Average number in homes throughout the year | 120 | 29 | 149 |
| 2 No chargeable to East Ham on 1/1/55 | 132 | - | - |
| 3 No chargeable to East Ham on 31/12/55 | 96 | - | - |
| 4 Average weekly admissions | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5, Average weekly discharges | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Since the dispersal of the Aldersbrook Homes, the medical services for the reception unit
at 80 Aldersbrook Road the residual residential nursery in the Aldersbrook grounds, and the
scattered homes, have been provided by the Health Department.
All the medical needs are covered by rota duties and this close liaison with the Children's
Department has proved of great value to the children who have come into care.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948 SECTION 47.
The above section of the National Assistance Act, 1948 deals with the removal to suitable
premises of persons in need of care and attention. It has not been found necessary for action to
be taken under this section during the year.
WATER SUPPLY
(i) The water supply of the Borough in its several parts has been satisfactory both
in quality and quantity.
(ii) All houses in the area have water services laid on from the Metropolitan Water
Board's mains No bacteriological or chemical analyses were made by this
Authority on the raw water going' into supply.
(iii) The water supply of this district from the Metropolitan Water Board does not
give rise to plumbo-solvent action.
(iv) There were no contamination areas.
POOD POISONING.
In accordance with Ministry of Health Circular 46/49 the following information was
supplied:-
(1) Pood Poisoning Notifications (Corrected) Return to Registrar- General:-
1st Quarter 1
2nd Quarter 2
3rd Quarter 3
4th Quarter 2
Total 8