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Walthamstow 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

Published
1949
Pages
106
Tables
70

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  • Page 15
    The following table makes some comparisons during this period:—
    DecadeAverage annualAv. annualAverage annual deaths from:
    Infant E/WMortality W'stowAv. Infant Deaths per annumDiphtheria NotificationsDiphtheriaWhooping CoughMeaslesDiarrhoea Under 2
  • Page 18
    Birth-rates, Civilian Death-rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Mortality, and case Rates for certain Infectious Diseases in the year 1948. Provisional figures based on quarterly returns.
    England and Wales.126 County Boroughs and Great Towns (including London)148 Smaller Towns (Resident Population 25,000-50,000 at 1931 CensusLondon Administrative County.Walthamstow.
  • Page 19
    Causes of Death as given by the Registrar-General for the year 1948 Whole District
    Causes of Death.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 19
    The age distribution of Cancer deaths was as follows:—
    Under l yr.1-2 yrs.2-5 yrs.5-15 yrs.15-25 yrs.25-45 yrs.45-65 yrs.65 yrs. & over
  • Page 22
    Comparison of attendances with previous years:—
    1948.1947.1946.1945.1944.1943.1942.1941.1940.1939.1938.
  • Page 23
    "Below is given a report of the main item of work under taken during the year, with comparative annual figures since the inception of the service:-
    19441945194619471948
    Before July 5After July 5
  • Page 23
    "Below is appended a list of the appliances completed in the dental laboratory during 1948:—
    Municipal Dental ServiceSchool Dental Service
  • Page 26
    4. Public Health Act, 1936.—Nursing Homes:—
    No. of homesNo. of Patients provided for.
    Maternity Patients.Others.Totals.
  • Page 26
    Mr. F. W. Kemp, Chief Sanitary Inspector, reports as follows:—
    No. of inspections made.No. of nuisances detected.No. of complaints received.No. of Informal NoticesNo. of Statutory Notices.Total Visits.
    Served.Complied with.Served.Complied with.
  • Page 31
    The Borough Engineer and Surveyor and the Borough Architect have kindly supplied the following information for the years 1946/8.
    1946Houses Erected by:—
    (a) Local Authority.(b) Private Enterprise
  • Page 35
    "The progress made in rehousing and the housing situation up to 31st December, 1948, is as follows:—
    19471948
  • Page 36
    "The minimum amount of accommodation required to meet the housing needs as analysed from the list of Housing applications, is as follows:—
    Applications
    Per cent.No.
  • Page 37
    The following table gives details of samples taken:—
    Grade.No. of Samples.Results
    Satisfactory.Unsatisfactory in Methylene Blue test only.
  • Page 38
    The following summary shows the comparative results of the old standard test and the new (provisional) test. Grade 1 and Grade 2 of the latter are considered satisfactory.
    Plate CountOld Standard TestNot PassableNew (Provisional) Test Methylene Blue Test
    Coliform Reaction (in 1/10 ml.)Bacterium coli (in 1/10 ml.)Very satisfactoryPassable
    Reduction timeGrade
  • Page 39
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    Plate CountOld Standard TestNot Pass ableNew (Provisional) Test Methylene Blue Test
    Coliform Reaction (in 1/10 ml.)Bacterium coli (in 1/10 ml.)Very satisfactoryPassable
    Reduction timeGrade
  • Page 42
    Below is given a full list of samples taken for analysis:—
    No. examinedNo. unsatisfactory
    Formal InformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 43
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    No. examinedNo. unsatisfactory
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 45
    1.- INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, ETC. Including Inspections Made by Sanitary Inspectors.
    Premises.No. on RegisterNumber of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers Prosecuted.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 46
    2.—DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES, ETC.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.Referred By H.M. Inspector
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
  • Page 47
    General.—The accompanying tables show the age and ward incidence of the various infectious diseases which are discussed separately in later pages of the report:—
    All ages.Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.5-15 yrs.15-25 yrs.25-45 yrs.45-65 yrs.65 & over.
    19481947
  • Page 48
    The Registrar-General gives the statistics for the 52 weeks ended 31st December, 1948, and these are given in the following table together with the case rates per 1,000 population both for England and Wales and for Walthamstow:—
    Disease.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Pneumonia.Puerperal Pyrexia.Erysipelas
  • Page 53
    The incidence by months and Wards is given below:—
  • Page 53
    ENTERIC FEVER There were 2 cases notified during the year, only one of which was confirmed.
    SexAgeWardRemoved to HospitalRemarks
  • Page 54
    DYSENTERY Two cases were notified during 1948, details being as follows:—
    SexAgeWardRemoved to HospitalRemarks
  • Page 54
    ACUTE ANTERIOR POLIOMYELITIS The total notifications during the year was 3, details being as follows:—
    SexAgeWardRemoved to HospitalRemarks
  • Page 54
    OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM Two cases were notified during the year, details being as follows:—
    SexAgeWardRemoved to HospitalRemarks
  • Page 54
    PNEUMONIA The incidence by months and Wards is given below:—
  • Page 55
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  • Page 55
    ERYSIPELAS The incidence by months and Wards is given below:—
  • Page 55
    CEREBRO SPINAL MENINGITIS One case was notified during the year, details being as follows:—
    SexAgeWardRemoved to HospitalRemarks
  • Page 56
    MEASLES The incidence by months and Wards is given below:—
  • Page 56
    WHOOPING COUGH The incidence by months and Wards is as follows:—
  • Page 57
    TABLE "A" WHOOPING COUGH NOTIFICATIONS
    Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.5-15 yrs.15-25 yrs.25-45 yrs45-65 yrs.Over 65 yrs.Total
    No.Per cent.No.Per cent.No.Per cent.No.Per cent.No.Per cent.No.Per cent.No.Per cent.
  • Page 58
    TABLE "B" WHOOPING COUGH NOTIFICATIONS AND DEATHS
    YearNumber NotifiedNumber of DeathsAgesDeath Rate per 1,000 population
  • Page 59
    TUBERCULOSIS The following table shows particulars of new cases of tuberculosis and of all deaths from the disease in the Borough during 1948:—
    Age Periods.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 60
    The returns for the past two years are compared below:—
    Year.New Cases.Deaths.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Total.
    m.f.m.f.m.f.m.f.
  • Page 60
    The period elapsing between notification and death and the number of cases not notified were as follows:—
    Under 3 months.3 to 6 months.6 to 9 months.9 to 12 months.Over 12 months.Not notified.Notified after death.
    Pul.Non-Pul.Pul.Non-Pul.Pul.Non-Pul.Pul.Non-Pul.Pul.Non-Pul.Pul.Non-Pul.Pul.Non-Pul.
  • Page 60
    The table given below shows the number of cases on the register at the beginning and end of 1948:—
    Pulmonary.Total.Non-Pulmonary.Total.Grand Total.
    m.f.m.f.
  • Page 61
    Removals from the Register are made up as follows:-
    Deaths.Removals.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    M.f.m.f.m.f.m.f.
  • Page 61
    Notifications of Tuberculosis since 1930 have been as follows:-
    PulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MalesFemalesTotalMalesFemalesTotal
  • Page 64
    AGE AND SEX OF PATIENTS ADMITTED DURING THE PERIOD
    Under 5 years.5-10 years.10-15 years.Over 15 years.Total.Grand Total.
    m.f.m.f.m.f.m.f.m.f.
  • Page 64
    SEX AND AGE AT DEATH Twelve deaths occurred during the period, details being as follows:—
  • Page 65
    The Cemetery Superintendent reports that the number of inquests and post-mortems were as follows:—
  • Page 68
    REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS The Registrar-General's returns show the following registrations during the calendar year:—
    (a) Live Births.Males.Females.Totals.
  • Page 68
    Of the 1,947 local registrations, 136 belonging to other areas are excluded, leaving a nett total of 1,811.
    St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.Total.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 69
    DAY NURSERIES The following table shows the average attendances at the Nurseries during 1948 (Mondays to Fridays only).
    Month.Nurseries.Over 2 yrs.Under 2 yrs.Total.
  • Page 70
    INFANT MORTALITY The deaths of infants under one year were:—
    Males.Females.Totals.
  • Page 71
    Infant Deaths, NeoNatal Mortality and Stillbirths
    Year.Live Births.Birth Rate.Stillbirths.Neo-Natal Deaths.Infant Deaths.
    No.Per 1,000 live births.Per 1,000 population.No.Per 1,000 live births.No.Per 1,000 live births.
    W'stow.England & Wales.
  • Page 73
    Illegitimate Births and Mortality
    Year.Live Births.Infant Deaths.Death Rates.
    Legitimate.Illegitimate.Legitimate.Illegitimate.Legitimate.Illegitimate.
  • Page 73
    Cases admitted to the Home during 1948:—
  • Page 74
    CAUSES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE
    Under 1 week.1-2 weeks.2-3 weeks.3-4 weeks.Total deaths under 4 weeks.4 weeks and under 3 months.3 months and under 6 months.6 months and under 9 months.9 months and under 12 months.Total deaths under 1 year.St. James St.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.Total.
  • Page 76
    From the above table it will be seen that of 2,059 children, 1,647, or 79.9 per cent. were breast fed on first being visited, and 10 or 0.48 per cent. had no separate sleeping accommodation.
    How Fed.Sleeping Arrangements.Condition of Baby.Accommodation.
    BreastBreast & HandHandWith MotherCot or CradleGoodFairBadWhole houseFlatHalf houseThree roomsTwo roomsOne room
  • Page 77
    The following table shows the number and nature of visits paid in 1948:—
    Ward.Visits to Children under 1 year.Visits to Children 1-5 years.Grand Total.Unsuccessful Visits.Visits to Nurse Children.Ante-Natal Visits.Other Visits.Total Visits.
    First.Subsequent visits.Total.First Visits.Subsequent Visits.Total Visits.
    1234567——89Cols. 5-9
  • Page 79
    Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Services The following table summarises the attendances at the Clinics held:—
    New Patients:—Ante-Natal.Post-Natal.
  • Page 79
    Summary of Attendances at Welfare Clinics
    Clinic.First Attendances of New Cases.Re-attendances.Grand Total.
    Under lyr. of age.1-5 yrs. of age.Total.Under lyr. of age.1-5 yrs. of age.Total.
  • Page 81
    Clinics
    First Attendances of New Cases.Re-attendances.Grand Total.
    Under l yr.1-5 yrs.Total.Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.Total.
  • Page 82
    Home Visits
    Visits to Children under 1 year.Visits to Children 1-5 years.Grand Total.
    First.Subsequent.Total.
  • Page 82
    SUMMARY OF FOREGOING TABLES Attendances at Clinics
    First Attendances.Re-attendances.Grand Total.
    Under 1 year of age.1-5 years of age.Total.Under 1 year of age.1-5 years of age.Total.
  • Page 82
    Home Visits
    To Children under 1 year of age.To Children 1-5 years of age.Total.
    First.Subsequent.Total.
  • Page 86
    CONFINEMENTS
    1939194019411942194319441945194619471948
  • Page 90
    The table below shows the number of visits done:-
    Ante-Natal Examinations.Deliveries.Lying-in Visits.Total Visits.
    Patients' Homes.Midwife's House.Clinic.Mid.Mat.
  • Page 92
    The number of cases notified during the last two years was:—
    Year.Totals.St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill
  • Page 92
    The following table shows the maternal mortality, stillbirth and neo-natal death rates for the past five years:—
    Rate (per 1,000 live births).1948.1947.1946.1945.1944.
  • Page 93
    The maternal mortality rates (per 1,000 total births) for the past five years have been as follows:-
    Year.Total Births Registered.Deaths.Rates per 1,000 Births. (L ive and Still)
    Puerperal Sepsis.Other Puerperal Causes.Total.Puerperal Sepsis.Other Puerperal Causes.Total.
  • Page 94
    The following statistical report has been compiled by Miss Helen Rodway, F.R.C.O.G., Resident Obstetrician and Medical superintendent.
    193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948 (to July 4)Total 4)
  • Page 95
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    193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948 (to July 4)Total
  • Page 96
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    193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948 (to July 4)Total
  • Page 97
    HOSPITAL REPORT—1948
    Jan.Feb. Mar.Apr.May.June.July.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.TotalPercentage
  • Page 98
    HOSPITAL REPORT — 1948
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.TotalPercentage
  • Page 99
    HOSPITAL REPORT — 1948
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.June.July.Aug. Sep.Oct.NovDec.TotalPercentage