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Kingston upon Thames 1970

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

Published
1971
Pages
174
Tables
112

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112 tables in this report

  • Page 12
    Live Births:
    MalesFemalesTotalPercentage
  • Page 12
    Infant deaths (infants under one year):
    MalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 13
    NEONATAL DEATHS
    Cause of DeathAge 0-24 hoursAge 1-7 daysAge 7-28 daysTotal
  • Page 14
    CAUSES OF DEATH BY AGE
    Cause of DeathSexTotal all AgesUnder 4 Weeks4 Weeks and under 1 YearAGE IN YEARS
    1-5-15-25-35-45-55-65-75 and over
  • Page 15
    CAUSES OF DEATH BY AGE (continued)
    Cause of DeathSexTotal all AgesUnder 4 Weeks4 Weeks and under 1 YearAGE IN YEARS
    1-5-15-25-35-45-55-65-75 and over
  • Page 16
    CAUSES OF DEATH BY A&E ( continued)
    Cause of DeathSexTotal all AgesUnder 4 weeks4 Weeks and under 1 YearAGE IN YEARS
    1-5-15-25-35-45-55-65-75 and over
  • Page 17
    CAUSES OP DEATH BY AGE (continued)
    Cause of DeathSexTotal all AgesUnder 4 weeks4 Weeks and under 1 YearAGE IN YEARS
    1-5-15-25-35-45-55-65-75 and over
  • Page 18
    CAUSES OF DEATH BY AGE (continued)
    Cause of DeathSexTotal all AgesUnder 4 weeks4 Weeks and under 1 YearAGE IN YEARS
    1-5-15-25-35-45-55-65—75 and over
  • Page 19
    The following table shows the numbers of cases notified during 1970 by age groups:
    DiseaseUnder 55-1415-4445-6465 and overAge unknownTotal
  • Page 20
    Comparative Table of Notified Infectious Diseases 1965-1970
    Disease196519661967196819691970
  • Page 21
    The following figures were taken from returns submitted by the physicians in charge of the treatment centres shown, and they relate to new cases occurring among borough residents:
    Treatment CentreTotals all conditionsSyphilisGonorrhoeaOther Conditions
    Primary and SecondaryOther
  • Page 22
    Talks recorded
    19701969
  • Page 22
    The following figures show the number of occasions on which aids were used during 1970:
  • Page 23
    The topics were as follows:
  • Page 24
    Results of follow-up of the two smoking advisory clinics at three months and six months are as follows:
    April CourseEnd of CourseAt 3 monthsAt 6 months
  • Page 24
    October Course
  • Page 26
    The borough is well served by hospital services and the following hospitals are situated within the borough boundaries:
    HospitalServices Available
  • Page 27
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  • Page 31
    There were, in addition, 235 sessions held by general practitioners to whose practices borough midwives are attached. There were 2,342 attendances at these sessions.
    Address of ClinicNumber of sessions held during the yearNumber of women who attendedTotal attendances
    Ante-natalPost-natal
  • Page 32
    They are sold at the Women's Royal Voluntary Service Centres at Kingston, Maiden, Surbiton, and Fairmead Day Nursery, as follows:
  • Page 32
    The following table shows the sessions held and attendances at each of the various child welfare clinics:
    Address of ClinicNumber of sessions during yearNumber of children who attendedTotal attendances
  • Page 33
    DENTAL SERVICE FOR EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN The following table shows the numbers of mothers and young children provided with the various forms of dental care and treatment during the year:
    Children Aged 0-4 inclusiveExpectant and Nursing Mothers
  • Page 34
    The following table shows the position as regards numbers on the registers and the waiting lists at the end of the year, with the average attendance during the year:
    Day NurseryNumber of approved placesNumber on Register at 31.12.70Average daily attendance during the yearNumber on waiting list at 31.12.70
    Under 2Age 2 - 5Under 2Age 2-5
  • Page 36
    CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
    Total Malformations ReportedCentral Nervous SystemEye EarAlimentary SystemHeart and Great Vessels
  • Page 37
    CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
    Respiratory SystemUrogenital SystemLimbsOther SkeletalOther SystemsOther Malformations
  • Page 38
    The table below denotes the births for Kingston:
  • Page 39
    The number of visits made by midwives was as follows:
  • Page 39
    The table below indicates the position with regard to the attachment of nurses to general practices;
    StaffFully AttachedLiaised
  • Page 44
    Smallpox (under 16 years)
    Age at time of vaccinationTotal Vaccinatednumbers RevaccinatedComplications Reported
  • Page 45
    Diphtheria. Whooping Cough and/or Tetanus and/or Poliomyelitis. Measles (under 16 years) and Rubella (aged 13 years)
    Complete Primary CourseBoosters
  • Page 45
    Total children receiving immunisation against the five illnesses whether given separately or combined:
    Primary CourseBooster
  • Page 46
    The following table shows the percentage of children vaccinated and immunised in Kingston upon Thames, compared with the national average:
    Percentage of Children Born in 1968 Vaccinated by 31.12.70Smallpox (Children under 2) (4)
    Whooping Cough (1)Diphtheria (2)Poliomyelitis (3)
  • Page 47
    On 1st January 1970 there were 363 cases on the register and at the end of the year this figure had decreased to 339.
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryTotal
  • Page 48
    Tuberculin Tests and BCG Vaccinations
    ContactsSchool children and studentsOthers
  • Page 48
    There were two deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis and one from non-pulmonary tuberculosis during the year. The following table shows comparative figures of notified cases and deaths for the year 1961-1970 inclusive:
    YearCases NotifiedDeaths
    RespiratoryNon-res-piratoryTotalRespiratoryNon-res-piratoryTotal
  • Page 49
    The following table gives an analysis by age groups of the new cases and deaths from tuberculosis during the year:
    Category• New CasesDeaths
    Male - FemaleUnder 1 year1-4 years5-14 years15-24 years25 - 34 years35-44 years45-54 years55 - 64 years65 and overTOTALUnder 1 year1-4 years5 - 14 years15 - 24 years25-34 years35-44 years45 - 54 years55 - 64 years65 and overTOTAL
  • Page 49
    Mass Radiography The following is a summary of the work of the Mass Radiography Units in the borough:
    MalesFemalesTotals
  • Page 50
    Details of Family Planning Clinics currently being held are as follows;
  • Page 51
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  • Page 52
    A. Persons treated during the year
    Local AuthorityVoluntary OrganisationsTotal
  • Page 52
    B. Treatments given during the year
    Local AuthorityVoluntary OrganisationsTotal
  • Page 53
    The following are details of the households assisted during the year:
    CategoryNumber Assisted
  • Page 59
    Mentally 111 - Hostel Accommodation
    MalesFemales
  • Page 64
    Length of time on the Waiting List as at 31.12.70
    TimeMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 65
    Age Groups of Persons on Waiting List
    Age GroupHalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 65
    Admissions The following admissions were made during the year:
    19701969
    MenWomenMenWomen
  • Page 65
    The demands for this service have been fairly substantial and the numbers of persons who were so admitted are indicated as follows:
    19701969
    MenWomenMenWomen
  • Page 68
    Persons resident in accommodation provided by Voluntary Organisations
    Physical CategoryAgeSex31.12.196931.12.1970
  • Page 69
    Meals delivered monthly 1st January to 31st December 1970
    JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDecTotal
  • Page 70
    1st January to 31st December 1969
    JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDecTotal
  • Page 70
    1st January to 31st December 1968
  • Page 71
    Registers as at 31st December 1970
    MaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 72
    The following tables show the age districbution of the blind population registered with the deparnent on 31st December 1970.
    Age PeriodBlind Register as at 31.12.70 including transfers in and outNew Cases Registered in the Borough during 1970
    MaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 73
    Persons in full employment under ordinary conditions
    Age Groups16-2021-3940-4950-5960-6465 and overTotal employed
  • Page 73
    The people in this table are engaged in the following occupations:
  • Page 73
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  • Page 78
    The total persons on the register are as shown in the tables on page 85 and they can be mainly classified as under:
  • Page 78
    The following tables give details of the above handicapped persons on the register as at 31st December 1970:
    S e XChildren under 16Persons 16-64Persons 65 and overTotal
  • Page 79
    Register of Handicapped Persons - General Classes (By Causes and Age Groups)
    0-1516-2930-4950-6465 and overTotalCollective Total
    MFMFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 80
    Outwork classes continued at 104 Westbury Road, New Maiden.
    Occupational Therapy ClassesNumber of persons attending
  • Page 80
    The total completed aids were as follows:
  • Page 81
    The classes held were as follows:
  • Page 83
    Clubs for the Handicapped
    ClubMeetingsHon.Secretary
  • Page 84
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 85
    The cases in each category being dealt with at 31st December 1970 were as follows:
    No. of cases
  • Page 94
    Particulars of Kingston upon Thames Nos. 16 and 17 Smoke Control Orders which were confirmed on 2nd March, 1970 are as follows:-
    Area1617
    LocalityTudor Drive KingstonWindsor Avenue New Maiden.
  • Page 95
    Details are as follows:-
    Area1819
    LocalityKingston Road New MaidenMaple Road Surbiton
  • Page 95
    The position at the end of the year can be summarised as follows:-
    Number of AreasDwelling Houses
  • Page 101
    The following table shows the number of premises from which milk is sold and the types of licences in force during 1970 under the provisions of the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations, 1963 and 1965. These Regulations prescribe that the licence shall cover the period expiring on the 31st December 1970 and all are dealers' licences to sell pre-packed milk.
    Premises and type of LicenceNumber
  • Page 101
    During the year 43 samples of milk were sent to the Public Health Laboratory at Epsom and the following is a tabulated statement of the results:-
    Phosphatase TestMethylene Blue TestTurbidity TestColony Count
    PassFailPassFailPassFailUnder 10
  • Page 102
    Adequate follow-up action is taken where samples fall within the latter grades.
    GRADETotal
    IIIIIIIV
  • Page 106
    The following is a brief list of causes for complaints received during 1970 which resulted in investigation by the department and in all cases where necessary, appropriate action was taken.
  • Page 107
    The following is a tabulated list of visits and inspections made by the Public Health Inspectors and Technical Officers other than visits made by the Pest Control Officers.
  • Page 108
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  • Page 109
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  • Page 110
    The ingredients should be shown in the correct descending order of proportion by weight.
  • Page 111
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  • Page 115
    FOOD AND DRUG SAMPLES
  • Page 115
    FOODSTUFFS CONDEMNED AS UNFIT
    Canned Goodslbs.
  • Page 116
    The following tabulated statement shows the nature of infrigements to which attention was drawn:- Number of stalls selling food 61
    Total
  • Page 116
    FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS. 1960. The following is a tabulated statement of inspections made of the various types of food premises:-
    No.of PremisesVisits
  • Page 117
    FOOD HYGIENE The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the infringements to which attention was drawn:- Total number of food premises 1.567
  • Page 119
    1. INSPECTIONS
    No. on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesProsecutions
  • Page 119
    2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND
    No. of cases in which defects found
    FoundRemediedReferredNo. of Prosecutions
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
  • Page 120
    OUTWORK The following table gives details of work which is carried out in private dwelling houses. The conditions obtaining have been found to be satisfactory.
    Nature of WorkNo. of Outworkers
  • Page 121
    OFFICES. SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963. The figures enumerated in the following tables are those submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 60 of the Act and included in the Annual Report to the Department of Employment and Productivity.
    SectionNumber of Contraventions foundSectionNumber of Contraventions found
  • Page 122
    ACCIDENTS
    WorkplaceReported Non FatalTotal No. InvestigatedAction Recommended j
    Informal adviceNo action
  • Page 122
    ANALYSIS OF REPORTED ACCIDENTS
    OfficesRetail shopsWholesale warehousesCatering establishments open to public, canteens
  • Page 126
    IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - STANDARD
    Owner/OccupiersTenanted
  • Page 126
    IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - DISCRETIONARY
    Owner/OccupiersTenanted
  • Page 126
    SPECIAL GRANTS
    Owner/OccupiersTenanted
    HousesHouseholdsHousesHouseholds
  • Page 137
    During 1970, 680 (11.8 per cent) of the total number of children inspected were found to need treatment for diseases or defects other than uncleanliness and dental diseases, as shown in the following table:
    Age groups by year of birthNumber of pupils inspectedPupils found to require treatment (excluding dental diseases and infestation with vermin)
    For defective vision (excluding squint)For any other conditionTotal individual pupils
  • Page 138
    Defects noted at periodic medical inspection (whether or not they were already under treatment or observation) are analysed below:
    Defect or DiseaseRequiring
    TreatmentObservation
  • Page 139
    Defects noted in the 461 pupils examined at these inspections are analysed below:
    Requiring
    Defect or DiseaseTreatmentObservation
  • Page 140
    The number of defects known to be treated by all sources during the year is shown in the following table:
    Defects or DiseasesNumber
  • Page 141
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    Continued from previous page...
    CentrePresent Number of SessionsInitial CaseloadChildren TreatedRemaining for Next Year
  • Page 142
    Analysis of Cases Treated
    Children Treated duringDischargedRemaining at end of period covered
  • Page 144
    Details or cnildren and attendances are as follows:
    AGE GROUPTotals
    . Under 22-45-78-1111 +
  • Page 145
    The number of children prevented from attending school because they were suffering from or in contact with infectious or contagious diseases, including any who were excluded on suspicion, is shown in the following table:
  • Page 147
    Routine B.C.G. Programme
    B.C.G. OfferedConsentedAbsentMantoux PositiveVaccinated
  • Page 148
    The following table shows the work done during the year:
  • Page 149
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  • Page 150
    The following table shows the placement of Kingston children in special schools, units and hostels.
    CategoryNumber attending at end of 1970Recommended for placement - parents refusedReceiving home tuitionOn waiting list for special school
    Day Special Schools or UnitsBoarding Special Schools or Hostels
    KingstonOtherOther
  • Page 152
    Ascertainment of Handicapped Pupils Children ascertained in 1970 as requiring special educational placement
    CategoryNumber
  • Page 153
    Youth Employment Service - Year ended 30th September 1970
    19691970
  • Page 154
    Based on September 1970 Returns
  • Page 159
    SCHOOL CLINICS
    AddressClinic