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Kingston upon Thames 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

Published
1946
Pages
112
Tables
47

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47 tables in this report

  • Page 1
    (iii) Extracts from Vital Statistics of the Year. Live Births-
    TotalMaleFemale
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    (iii) Extracts from Vital Statistics.
    19411942194319441945
    TotalM.F.TotalM.F.TotalM.F.TotalM.F.TotalM.F.
  • Page 3
    (a) Deaths from Maternal Causes-
    Deaths.Rate per 1,000 Tota1 (Live & still)births.
  • Page 3
    Birth-rates,, Civilian Death-rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Mortality.and Case rates for certain Infectious diseases in the year 1945. Provisional figures based on Weekly and Quarterly Returns.
    England and Wales126 C.Bs. and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns Resident Pop;25,000-50,000 at 1951 CensusLondon Ada. County.Kingston upon Thames.
  • Page 4
    Continued from previous page...
    England and Wales.126 C.Bs. and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns Resident Fop. 25,000 -50,000 at 1931 CensusLondon Adm. CountyKingston. upon Thames
  • Page 4
    Rates per 1,000 Total Births (Live and Still) (a) Notifications:-
  • Page 5
    (iv) Causes of Death. Registrar General 's Tables
    All Causes19411942194319441945
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 7
    Statistical Report in District Nursing.(Extracted from Annual Reports of the Kingston Nursing Association.)
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 8
    (d) Clinics and Treatment Centres as at 31st. 'December, 1945.
    Clinic or Dispensary.Where held.When held.
  • Page 10
    The following are the details of the notifications of births (Kingston residents only) to the Medical Officer of Health by (a) Midwives: (b) General Practitioners and the Superintendent of Kingston County Hospital;
    Births Notified19411942194319441945
  • Page 11
    The following table supplied by the Registrar General and amended by transfers in and out, divides the total registered births into (a) Live; and (b) Still Births;
    Births Registered19411942194319441945
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 11
    There were no maternal deaths during 1945. The figures for the years 1941 - 1944 are given for comparison:
    Cause19411942194319441945
  • Page 12
    The approximate infant mortality rate for 1945 is as follows, and in addition the rates for 1941 to 1944 (inclusive) are shown for comparative purposes:-
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 13
    Twenty-three cases were notified during 1945. An analysis is shown below, together with figures for the years 1941 - 1944 for purposes of comparison.
    Cases19411942194319441945
  • Page 13
    The following table gives the number of patients attending the Borough Ante-Natal Clinics during 1945 and preceding years, together with the total attendances made and the numbers referred to Kingston County Hospital for further investigation:
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 14
    There is also a Government Scheme for the distribution of Cod Liver Oil and orange juice and the Borough provides on medical prescriptions other vitamin preparations and Dried Milk with Iron, either free or at cost price after application of the income scale.
    No. in familyScale of income per head of family after deducting rent, rates and insurance.
    Pu.ll cost remittedHalf cost remitted.
  • Page 14
    Other visits to expectant mothers are made by the Health Visitors from time to time, and the following table gives the number of visits that were made during 1945 and preceding years.
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 15
    The following is tho total number of visits made during 1945, and precoding yoars:-
    19411942194319441945
    0-11-50-11-50-11-50-11-50-11-5
  • Page 16
    Continued from previous page...
    Health Centre, Grange Road Tuesdays & FridaysLatchmere Road School . Mondays & Thursdays
    1941194219431944194519411942194319441945
  • Page 16
    The following table gives details of tho supply of infant food and dried milk during tho period under rcviow:-
    Amount in lbs.19411942194319441945
  • Page 16
    The total number of garments sold during tho period under roviow was as follows:-
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 18
    The following table gives the total attendances during the years 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945:-
    YearSurrey VillaSt. Peter'sKilnwoodFairfieldKings ton Day NurseryBentalls
  • Page 20
    During the year under review visits were paid as shewn below. Figures have been included also in respect of preceding years for purposes of comparison
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 20
    The following table gives details regarding numbers of children under the care of foster mothers, and other relevant information:-
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 21
    TREATMENT OP DENTAL DEFECTS (MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE ONLY)
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 21
    The total cost of dentures supplied and the amount paid by the mothers is as follows:-
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 21
    The following number of children were seen during 1945 and preceding years.
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 22
    Children under 5 years of age requiring artificial sunlight treatment are referred from the Infant Welfare Clinic, and the following are the total number of children attending and the total number of attendances during 1945 and preceding years:-
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 22
    Arrangements have been made with the Kingston Victoria Hospital for operative treatment for tonsils and adenoids,, The following are the number of children under five, who had operative treatment during 1945 and preceding years.
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 22
    The following are the numbers who attended the Post during 1945 and preceding years
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 27
    (a) The following is a tabulated list of visits and inspections.
  • Page 31
    Designated Milk Licences - 1945.
    T. Tested.Pasteurised.
  • Page 34
    Tabulated List of Condemned Foodstuffs Showing Cause for Condemnation and the Weights.
    Article of Food,Reason for Action.Weight.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Article of Food,Reason for Action,Weight.
  • Page 37
    Action taken during 1945.
    ArticlesAnalysed.Adulte rated or Deteriorated.Total.Prosecutions.Action Taken.
    Formal.Informal.Total.FormalInformal,
  • Page 40
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASES DURING 1945.
    DISEASECASESDEATHS
    Age GroupsTotal cases notifiedCases acalitted. to HospitalAcs GreupsTotal
    under 1 year1-22-33-44-55 - 1010 - 1515 - 0 020 -'3535 - 4545-6565 6c overUnder 1 year1 - 21 2 - 3 |3 - 44-55-1010-1515 - 20 J2r' - 3535 - 4545 - 6565 & over
  • Page 41
    The following table gives a comparative statement of Notifications received during the last twenty-one years, in respect of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, and Enteric Fever:-
    Year.Soarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever. (including Paratyphoid).
  • Page 42
    DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION FIGURES.
  • Page 43
    The following table shows comparative figures of notified cases and deaths for the yearsl941 - 1945 (inclusive).
    YearCases Notified.Deaths.
    RespiratoryNon-respiratoryRespiratoryNon-respiratory
  • Page 43
    The ratio of non-notified to total deaths is as follows:-
    19411942194319441945
  • Page 44
    TUBERCULOSIS, 1945.
    NEW CASESDEATHS
    Under 1 year1-55 - 1515 - 2525 - 3535 - 4545 - 5555 - 6565 & over ,Total« Under 1 year1-55-1515 - 2525 - 3535 - 4545-5555 - 6565 & overTotal
  • Page 46
    Cases of Scabies and Contacts Treated.
    YearNo. of cases and contacts treated atTotal cases and contacts treated.
    First Aid Post "A".First Aid Post "B".
  • Page 46
    Analysis into age groups of cases and contacts treated.
    YearTreatment Centre.MalesFemales
    Under 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 yearsUnder 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 years
  • Page 47
    Analysis of cases treated during 1944 and 1945.
    YearNo. of cases treated atTotal Cases treated.
    First Aid Post "A"First Aid Post "B"
  • Page 47
    Analysis into age groups of cases treated.
    YearTreatment Centre.Males.Females.
    Under 5 years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 years,Under 5 years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 years
  • Page 47
    Analysis of contacts treated during 1944.and 1945.
    YearNo. of Contacts treated atTotal Contacts treated
    First Aid Post "A"First Aid Post "B"
  • Page 47
    Analysis into age Groups of contacts treated.
    YearTreatment Centre.MalesFemales
    Under 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 yEarsUnder 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 years.