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Kingston upon Thames 1948

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

Published
1949
Pages
138
Tables
54

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54 tables in this report

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    (iii) Extracts from Vital Statistics for Years 1944 to 1948 inclusive.
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    Still-Births-
    TotalMaleFemale
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    Continued from previous page...
    England and Vales126 C.Bs. and Great Towns including London148 Smaller towns Resident Pop.25,000 -50,000 at 1931 CensusLondon Adm. CountyKingston upon Thames
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    (iv) Causes of Death Registrar General's Tables
    19441945194619471948
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
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    Statistical Report in District Nursing. (Extracted from Annual Reports of the Kingston Nursing Association).
    19441945194619471948
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    (d) Clinics and Treatment Centres as at 31st December,1948.
    Clinic or DispensaryWhere HeldWhen Held
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    (d) Clinics and Treatment Centres as at 31st December, 1948.
    Clinic or DispensaryWhere HeldWhen Held
  • Page 16
    The following are the details of the notifications of births (Kingston residents only) to the Medical of Health by (a) Midwives; (b) General Practitioners and the Superintendent of Kingston County Hospitals-
    Births notified19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
  • Page 16
    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 Registered19441945194619471948
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 17
    There was one maternal death during 1948. The figures for the years 1944 - 1947 are given for comparisons-
    Cause19441945194619471948
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    The following are the numbers of Kings ten children who died during 1948 in the Borough before reaching the age of one year, together with the cause of death and age;-
    AgeTotalCause of Death
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    The approximate infant mortality rate for 1948 is as follows, and, in addition, the rates for 1944 to 1947 (inclusive) are shown for comparative purposes:-
    19441945194619471948
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    Thirty cases were notified during 1948. An analysis is shown below, together with figures for the years 1944 - 1947 for purposes of comparison -
    Cases19441945194619471948
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    The following table gives the number of patients who attended the Kingston Ante-Natal Clinics during 1948, and preceding years, together with the total attendances made and the numbers referred to Kingston County Hospital for further investigation:-
    19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
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    There was also a Government Scheme for the distribution of cod liver oil and orange juice, and the Borough provided, on medical prescriptions, other vitamin preparations and Dried Milk with Iron, either free or at cost price, after application of the income scale set out below-
    No. in familyScale of income per head of family after deducting rent, rates and insurance
    Full cost remittedHalf cost remitted
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    Ante-Natal Visits - by Health Visitors.
    19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
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    Domiciliary visits by Health Visitors.
    19441945194619471948
    0-11-50-11-50-11-50-11-50-11-5
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    The figures for 1948 are made up as follows:-
    0-11-5
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    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 Officers:-
    Health Centre, Grange Road
    19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
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    The following table gives details of the supply of infant food and dried milk during the period under review:-
    Amount in lbs.19441945194619471948
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    The following table indicates their activities in connection with the clothing stall instituted by them for the benefit of mothers.
    19441945194619471948
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    (c) The recommendations of Ministry of Health Circular 20/44 was followed and records were kept giving details of the number of premature births notified during 1948. They are as follows:-
    (i)Total number of premature births notified during 1948-TotalUp to 5th. JulyAfter 5th. July
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    During the period under review, visits were paid as shown below. Figures are included also in respect of preceding years for purposes of comparison
    YearNo.of visits
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    The following table gives details regarding numbers of children under the care of foster-mothers, and other relevant informations-
    19441945194619471948
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    Treatment of Dental Defects (Maternity and Child Welfare only).
    19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
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    The total cost of dentures supplied and the amount paid by the mothers is as follows:-
    19441945194619471948
    £s.d.£S.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.
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    The following number of children were seen during 1948 and preceding years:-
    19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
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    Children under 5 years of age requiring artificial sunlight treatment were referred from the Infant Welfare Clinics, and the following are the total number of children attending and the total number of attendances during 1948 and preceding years:-
    19441945194619471948
    Up to 5th JulyAfter 5th July
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    During 1947 and 1948 no children were sent for operative treatment.
    19441945194619471948
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    The following are the numbers who attended the Post during 1948 and preceding years:-
    19441945194619471948
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    The following table shows the number of cases who applied for home or domestic helps during 1948 and preceding years:-
    Home Help19441945194619471948x
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    The following is a tabulated list of visits and inspections which totalled 7,677 compared with 7,172 the previous year:-
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    1. INSPECTIONS.
    Premises.No. on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesProsecutions
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    2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND.
    ParticularsNo. of cases in which defects were found
    FoundRemediedReferredNo. of Prose cutions
    To H. M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
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    Outwork.
    Nature of Work.No.. of out-workers.
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    The following is a brief tabulated list of causes for complaints received during 1948:-
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    The details are as follows:-
    Tuberculin TestedPasteurised
  • Page 48
    Tabulated List of Condemned Foodstuffs showing cause for Condemnation and the Weights.
    Article of Food.Reason for Action.Weight.
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    Tabulated List of Condemned Foodstuffs showing cause for Condemnation and the Weights.
    Article of Pood.Reason for Action.Weight.
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    Tabulated Statement of Samples taken during 1948.
    ArticlesAnalysedReport
    FormalInformalTotal
  • Page 51
    Details of Analyses of Ten Meat Pies.
    PercentageAnalyst's Report.
    CrustFillingMeatPrice
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    NOTIFIABLE DISEASES DURING 1948
    DISEASECASESDEATHS
    Age GroupsAge Groups.
    Under 1 year1-22-33 -44-55-1010 - 1515 - 2020 - 3535 - 4545-6565 & overTotal cases notifiedpases admitted to HospitalUnder 1 year1-22-33-44-55-1010-1515-2020-3535-4545-6565 & overTotal
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    The following table gives a comparative statement of notifications received during the last twenty-eight years in respect of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria and Enteric Fever:-
    YearScarlet FeverDiphtheriaEnteric Fever (including Paratyphoid)
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    Comparative Statement for the Years 1946, 1947 and 1948. (Provided by Dr.W.H.Kinstrie ).
    Year of Birth.No. completely Immunised.
    194619471948
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    Record of work done at Diphtheria Immunisation Clinics.
    194619471948
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    The following table shows comparative figures of notified cases and deaths for the years 1939 - 1948 (inclusive):-
    YearCases notifiedDea ths
    RespiratoryNonrespiratoryRespiratoryNonrespiratory
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    NOTIFIED CASES. AND DEATHS. OF TUBERCULOSIS IN 1948
    NEW CASESDEATHS
    Under 1 year1 - 55 - 1515 - 2525 - 3535 - 4545 - 5555 - 6565 & overTotalUnder 1 year1-55-1515 - 2525 - 3535 - 4545 - 5555 - 6565 & overTotal
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    The ratio of non-notified cases to total deaths for 1948 and the preceding four years is as follows:-
    19441945194619471948
  • Page 59
    The following tables show the numbers of persons treated during the year 1948, and the four preceding years. 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 Clean sing Stat ion and (later) Burton Road
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    Analysis into age groups of cases and contacts treated.
    YearTreatment CentreMalesFemales
    Under 5 Years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 Years.Under 5 Years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 Years.
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    Analysis of cases treated during 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948
    YearNo. of cases treated atTotal cases treated
    First Aid Post "A"First Aid Post "B"Coombe Road Clean sing Stat ion and (later) Burton Road
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    Analysis into age groups of cases treated.
    YearTreatment CentreMalesFemales
    Under 5 Years.5 yrs. to 14vrs.Over 14 Years.Under 5 Years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 Years.
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    Analysis of contacts treated during 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948
    YearNoe of contacts treated atTotal contacts treated
    First Aid Post "A"First Aid Post "B"Coombe Road Cleansing Station and (later) Burton Road
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    Analysis into age groups of contacts treated.
    YearTreatment CentreMalesFemales
    Under 5 Years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 Years.Under 5 Years.5 yrs. to 14yrs.Over 14 Years.