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Kingston upon Thames 1946

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

Published
1947
Pages
114
Tables
49

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49 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 for Years l942 to 1946 inclusive.
    19421943194419451946
    TotalM.F.TotalM.F.TotalM.F.TotalM.F.TotailM.F.
  • Page 3
    (a) Deaths from Maternal Causes -
    Deaths.Rate ner 1.000 total (live & still) births.
  • Page 3
    Birtheratas, Civilian Death-rates, and Case rates for certain Infectious Diseases in the year 1946. Provisional figures based on Weekly and Quarterly Returns.
    England and Wales126 C.Bs. and Great Terns including London.,148 Smaller, towns Resident; Pop.25,000 -50,000 at CensusLondon Adra, CountyKingston upon Thames
    Ratesper 1,000Civilianpopulation.
  • Page 4
    Continued from previous page...
    England and Wales.126 C.Bs. and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns Resident Pop. 25,poo - 0,000 at 1931 censusLondon Adm. CountyKingston upon Thames
  • Page 5
    (iv) Causes cf Death. Registrar General's Tables.
    All Causes194219431944194546
    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).
    19421943194419451946
  • Page 8
    (d) Clinics and Treatment Centres as at 31st. December, 1946
    Clinic or DispensaryWhere heldWhen 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 notified19421943194419451946
  • 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 Registered19421943194419451946
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 11
    There were two maternal deaths during 1946. The figures for the years 1942-1945 are given for comparison:
    Cause19421943194419451946
  • Page 12
    (b) (ii) Infantile Mortality. The following are the numbers of Kingston children who died during 1946 in the Borough before reaching the age of one year, together with the cause of death and age:-
    Age.TotalCause of Death
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    The approximate infantile mortality rate for 1946 is as follows, and in addition the rates for 1942 to 1945 (inclusive) are shown for comparative purposes:-
    19421943194419451946
  • Page 13
    (b) (iii) Puerperal Pyrexia. Forty-one cases were notified during 1946. An analysis is shown below, together with figures for the years 1942 -1945 for purposes of comparison.
    Cases19421943194419451946
  • Page 13
    The following table gives the number of patients attending the Borough Ante-Natal Clinics during 1946, and preceding years, together with the total attendances made and the numbers referred to Kingston County Hospital for further investigation:-
    19421943194419451946
  • 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
    Full cost remittedHalf cost remitted
  • Page 14
    Icr-varded to the Almoner. Other visits to expectant mothers are made by the Health Visitors from time to time, and the following table gives the number cf visits that were made during 1946 and preceding years.
    19421943194419451946
  • Page 15
    The following is the total number of visits made during 1946, and preceding years:-
    19421943194419451946
    0-11-50-11-50-11-50-11-50-11-5
  • Page 16
    The following table shows the number of sessions held, the number of new cases seen, subsequent visits made, and the numbers seen by the Medical Officer:-
    Health Centre, Grange Road Tuesdays & FridaysLatchmere Road School Mondays & Thursdays
    1942194319441945194619421943194419451946
  • Page 16
    The following table gives details of the supply of infant food and dried milk during the period under review:-
    Amount in lbs.19421943194419451946
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    voluntary workers in their homes. The total number of garments sold during the period under review was as follows:-
    19421943194419451946
  • Page 18
    The following table gives the total attendances from the commencement to date:-
    YearSurrey VillaSt. Peter'sKilnwoodFairfieldKingston Day NurseryBen talls
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    The following table gives details regarding numbers of children under the care of foster mothers, and other relevant information:-
    19421943194419451946
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    TREATMENT OP DENTAL DEFECTS (MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE ONLY)
    19421943194419451946
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    The total cost of dentures supplied and the amount paid by the mothers is as follows:-
    19421943194419451946
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    number of children were seen during 1946 and preceding years.
    19421943194419451946
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    (c) Artificial Sunlight. Children under 5 years of age requiring artificial sunlight treatment are referred from the Infant Welfare Clinic, and the following arc the total number of children attending and the total number of attendances during 1946 and preceding years:-
    19421943192419451946
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    (d) Tonsils and Adenoids. Arrangements have been made with the Kingston Victoria Hospital for operative treatment for tonsils and adenoids, xhe following are the number of children under five, who had operative treatment during 1946 and preceding years.
    19421943194419451946
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    The following are the numbers who attended the Post during 1946 and preceding years
    19421943194419451946
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    1. Number of houses erected by the Corporation during 1946.
    New Construction.War Damage.
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    2. Number of houses erected by private enterprise.
    New Construction.War Damaged.
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    3. Total number of permanent houses for the Working Classes erected by the Corporation since March 1924, up to the end of December 1946.
  • Page 33
    Designated Milk Licences.
    Tuberculin Tested.Pasteurised.
  • Page 36
    TABULATED LIST OF CONDEMNED FOODSTUFFS SHOWING CAUSE FOR CONDEMNATION AND THE WEIGHTS.
    Article of Food.Reason for Action.Weight.
  • Page 37
    Continued from privous pages..
    Article of Food.Reason for action.Weight.
  • Page 38
    Food and Drugs Act, 1938. Tabulated Statement of Samples taken during 1946.
    ArticlesAnalysedReport.
    Formal.Informal.Total.
  • Page 41
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASES DURING 1946.
    DISEASECASESDEATHS
    Age GroupsAge Groups
    Under 1 yr.1-22 - 33-44-55-1010 - 1515 - 2020 - 3535-4545 - 6565 & overTotal cases notifiedCases admitted to HospitalUnder 1 yr.: 1 - 22 - 33 - 44-55-10: 10 - 1515 - 2020 - 3535 - 4545 - 6565 & overTotal
  • Page 42
    The following tables gives a comparative statement of Notifications received during the last twenty years, in respect of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, and Enteric Fever:-
    YearScarlet FeverDiphtheriaEnteric Fever (including Paratyphoid)
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    DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION - 31st DECEM3ER 1946.
    Birth dateNo. completely immunised
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    Record of work done at Diphtheria Immunisation Clinics 1946
  • Page 44
    The following table shows comparative figures of notified cases and deaths for the years l942 - 1946 (inclusive).
    Year.Cases notified.Deaths.
    RespiratoryNon-respiratoryRespiratoryNon-respiratory
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    The ratio of non-notified to total deaths is as follows:-
    19421943194419451926
  • Page 45
    TUBERCULOSIS, 1946.
    NEW CASESDEATHS
    Under 1 yr.1 - 55-1515-2525 - 3535-4545 - 5555 - 6565 & overTotalUnder 1 yr.1-55-1515 - 2525 - 3535 - 45... , 45 - 5555 - 6565 & overTotal
  • Page 47
    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"Coombe Road Cleansing Station Opened 20.2 .46
  • Page 47
    Analysis into arte croups of cases and contacts treated.
    YearTreatment CentreMalesFemales
    Under 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 yearsUnder 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 years
  • Page 48
    Analysis of oases treated during 1944. 1945, and 1946.
    YearNo. of cases treated atTotal cases treated
    First Aid Post "A"First Aid Post "B"Coombe Road Cleansing Station
  • Page 48
    Analysis into age groups of cases treated.
    YearTreatment Centre.MalesFemales
    Under 5 years5 yrs. to. 14yrs.Over M yearsUnder 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 years
  • Page 48
    Analysis of contacts treated during 1944. 1945 and 1946.
    YearNo. of contacts treated atTotal contacts treated.
    First Aid Post "A"First Aid Post "B"Coombe Road Cleansing Station
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    Analysis into age groups of contacts treated.
    YearTreatment CentreMalesFemales
    Under 5 years5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 yearsUnder 5 years5 yrs. to 14vrs.Over 14 Years