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Walthamstow 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

Published
1962
Pages
84
Tables
66

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  • Page 11
    Causes of Death as given by the Registrar General for the Year 1961
    Causes of DeathMalesFemalesTotal1960
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    The age distrbution of Cancer deaths was as follows: Deaths from Lung Cancer are shown separately but are also included in the total age groups.
    Under 1 yr.1-4 yrs.5-14 yrs.15 24 yrs.25-44 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 & over
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    In order to put these and other deaths in proper perspective, the following comparison is made:-
    Cause of Death19611960
  • Page 13
    The following changes in the Officers employed in the Health Department took place during the year:-
    AppointmentsFrom
  • Page 13
    Arrangements continued with the Public Health Laboratory Service at Colindale. The number of specimens examined during the year was as follows
    SpecimensTotal
  • Page 14
    The following table shows the position in regard to hospital and hostel admissions considered and/or supported on "social" grounds.
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    The Borough Engineer and Surveyor contributes the following information
    Public ConveniencesErected
  • Page 16
    Inquests and Post Morterns
    WalthamstowOthersTotal
  • Page 16
    General The following table shows the ward incidence of the various infectious diseases which are referred to in later pages of the report.
    DiseaseSt james StreetHigh StreetHoe StreetWood StreetHale EndHigham HillTotal
  • Page 17
    The following table shows particulars of new cases of tuberculosis and of all deaths from the disease in the Borough during 1961: -
    Age PeriodsNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon. PulmonaryPulmonaryNon. Pulmonary
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 24
    E STATISTICS public Health Inspection of the Area
    No, of in spections madeNo, of nuisances remediedNo, of complaints receivedNo,of Intimation NoticesNo,of Statutory NoticesTotal visi ts
    ServedComplied wi thServedCompli ed wi th
  • Page 25
    Rooms disinfected, 14; Articles disinfected, 4,381; Articles destroyed, 15. Special Premises
    Number 'Visits paid
  • Page 25
    Readings from atmospheric pollution instruments for the year are as follows: (the figures given are in milligrams of sulphur) per day).
    jan:Feb:MarchAprilMayJune
  • Page 27
    Houses completed by the Local Authority 1961
    Hoe Street Ward76 Flats12 Houses
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    Houses completed by Private Enterprise
  • Page 29
    General Mr. C.W. Rayner, A.I.Hsg., the Council's Housing Manager has kindly contributed the following details of rehousing carried out by the Housing Department in 1961:-
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    Families rehoused:-
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    Property under management at December 1961:-
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    Continued from previous page...
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    Conditions of Points Scheme
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    The position at the end of 1961 was as follows:-
    Class1 Class2 Class3 Class4 Total
  • Page 31
    Inspection and Supervision of Food Details of Milk Samples taken:
    GradeNo. of SamplesSatis fac tory ResultsUnsatis-factorv Results
  • Page 34
    Miscellaneous Samples Twenty-one samples were submitted for bacteriological examination, with the following results:-
    Satis factoryUnsatisfactory
  • Page 34
    Four samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-
    Description of ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction taken
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    The following summary gives details of food sampled and results of analyses:-
    No. FormalSatis factor Informaly TotalNo. FormalUnsatis factory InformalTotal
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    Continued from previous page...
    No, FormalSat is factory InformalTotalNo. FormalUnsat is factory InformalTotal
  • Page 36
    PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
    Type of Property
    Non-AgriculturalAgricultaral
    Local AuthorityDwelling housesAll other (including business premises)Total
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    The following tables show the work carried out under these Acts:- 1. - INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, ETC . (Including Inspections made by Public Health Inspectors)
    Premises (1)No. on Register (2)In- Inspections (3)Written Notices (4)Occupiers prosecuted (5)
  • Page 37
    2. - DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES, ETC-
    ParticularsNo. of cases in which defects were found.
    FoundRemediedReferred to H.M. InspectorReferred by H.M. InspectorLegal Proceedings Instituted
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
  • Page 38
    NUMBER AND TRADES OF OUTWORKERS NOTIFIED
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    SUMMARY SURVEY OP THE ELDERLY
    CONDITIONSWOMENMEN
    60-6465-7071-8081-9090 +Total65-7071-8081-9090 +Total
  • Page 47
    The position at the end of December 1961, was as follows:-
    Cases AttendedVisits Paid
  • Page 49
    The following table shows the number of cases dealt with during 1961 and how the Service has increased since its inauguration in 1954.
    19611954
  • Page 59
    The relaxation classes arranged at the home by the health
    AdmittedAdultsBabiesTotal
  • Page 59
    The clinic figures of main interest are set out below. They refer, of course, to the combined attendances of Walthamstow and Chingford patients.
    19611960
  • Page 60
    During the year covered by this Report, a total of 100 individual cases was dealt with and help arranged as follows:-
  • Page 62
    COUNTY COUNCIL OF ESSEX WELFARE COMMITTEE RESIDENTIAL AND WELFARE SERVICES Mr. W.E. Boyce, County Welfare Officer has kindly prepared the following table and explanatory notes:-
    Extent to which services provided in 1961.Number of Walthamstow residents in accommodation provided under Section 21(1) (a) National Assistance Act, 1948.Number admitted to Residential Accommodation during 1961.Number admitted to Temporary Accommodation under Section 21 (l)(b) National Assistance Act, 1948.Blind Persons etc.Other Classes of Handicapped Persons Registered
    RegisteredNumber employed in:
    BlindPartially SightedDefective SightedHome Workers Scheme WorkshopsOpen Industry
  • Page 63
    General Dental Service
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    Dental Laboratory
    DenturesRe pairsRe lineRemakesAppliancesCrownsInlays
  • Page 64
    Section 22. CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN Notification of Births
    DomiciliaryInstitutional
    LiveStillLiveStill
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    Ante Natal and Post Natal attendances (Local Authority Clinics)
    New Patients -Ante NatalPost Natal
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    Total Attendances
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    Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy Clinic (Children under School Age)
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    Paediatric Clinic (Children under school age) New cases:-
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    Dental Clinics Patients inspected and treated during the year.
    Expectant MothersNursing MothersChildren under school age
  • Page 67
    Child Welfare
    Brookscroft (Voluntary Scheme)Low Hall LaneHigham Hi 11 and Priory CourtSilverdale RoadWest AvenueWinchester RoadTotal
  • Page 68
    Welfare Foods
    DISTRIBUTION CENTRENational Drier] Milk (Tins)Cod Liver Oil (Bottles)Vitamin Tablets (Packets)Orange Juice (Bottles)
  • Page 68
    Nutrients and Medicaments
    SalesFree Issue
    lbs.ozs.lbs.ozs.
  • Page 69
    There are two day nurseries in the Borough approved for training purposes each having accommodation for 60 children aged 0-5 years.
    HIGHAM HILLHANDSWORTH AVETOTAL
    0-2 yrs2-5 yrs0-2 yrs2-5 yrs0 2 yrs2-5 yrs.
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    Training
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    Daily Guardian Scheme
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    PROGRAMME OF CLINICS HELD AT DATE OF PUBLICATION
    MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
  • Page 71
    Section 23. MIDWIFERY Cases attended by Council Midwives
    MIDWIVES
    Domiciliary MidwivesHome Nurse MidwivesTotal
  • Page 73
    Section 25. HOME NURSING
    New CasesTotal visits
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    Section 26. VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION Vaccination against Smallpox
    Age at date of vaccinationPersons VaccinatedPersons Re-vaccinated
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    Immunisation against Diphtheria
    Age at date of final injectionChildren who completed a full course of primary immunisation during the yearChildren who were given a re - in forcing injection during the year
  • Page 74
    Immunisation against Whooping Cough
    Age at time of the final injectionsChiIdren who completed a full course of immunisation during the yearRecords of combined diphtheria -pertussis immunisation received
  • Page 74
    Poliomyelitis Vaccination
    CategoryNumber of persons vaccinated (2 inject ions)
    During 1961Total since scheme commenced (including vaccinations completed in 1961)
  • Page 75
    B.C.G. Vaccination
    CategoryNumber Skin TestedResult of Heat TestVaccinated with B.C.G.
    Tuberculin PositiveTuberculin Negative
  • Page 75
    Section 28. PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER CARE Chiropody
    New cases during yearCases being treated at end of yearClinic attendances during yearDomiciliary treatments during year
  • Page 75
    Tuberculosis Home Visits and Clinics attended
    Tuberculosis VisitorsHealth Visitors
  • Page 76
    Health Education
    Teaching to groups by Departmental StaffNo. o f SessionsTotal At tendances
  • Page 76
    Section 29. DOMESTIC HELP Visits by Domestic Help Organisers
    Domestic Help ServiceNight Attendance Service
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    Help provided
    Mater nityAcute SickTuber culosisChronic SickAged not sickOthersTotal
    AgedOthers
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    Night Attendance Service
    Seriously ill patients residing aloneInability of aged husband or wife to care for seriously ill patients at nightRelief of relatives who have to give routine night attention to sick people
  • Page 78
    MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
    CategoryNo. of medical examinations