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Walthamstow 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

Published
1964
Pages
78
Tables
69

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69 tables in this report

  • Page 9
    Causes of Death as given by the Registrar General for the Year 1963
    Causes of DeathMalesFemalesTotal1962
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    The age distribution 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 yrs45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 yrs. & over
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    In order to put these and other deaths in proper perspective the following comparison is made:
    Cause of Death19631962
  • Page 11
    B. - GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THE BOROUGH Public Health Officers of the Authority The following changes in the Officers employed in the Health Department took place during the year:
    Appointment sFrom
  • Page 11
    Laboratory Facilities Arrangements continued with the Public Health Laboratory Service at Colindale. The number of specimens examined during the year was as follows: -
    SpecimensTotal
  • Page 12
    The following table shows the position in regard to hospital and hostel admissions considered and/or supported on 'social' grounds.
  • Page 13
    The following table is a summary of the Meals-on-Wheels provided during the year.
  • Page 13
    The following table shows the number of cases dealt with during 1963: -
  • Page 14
    Inquests and Post Mortems
    WalthamstowOthersTotal
  • Page 15
    C. - INFECTIOUS DISEASES The following table shows the ward incidence of the various infectious diseases which were notified during the year:
    DiseaseSt. James StreetHigh StreetHoe StreetWood StreetHale EndHigham HillTotal
  • Page 16
    Tuberculosis The following table shows particulars of new cases of tuberculosis and of all deaths from the disease in the Borough durin 1963:
    Age PeriodsNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 18
    Houses completed by the Local Authority 1963
    FlatsHouses
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    Houses completed by Private Enterprise
    FlatsHouses
  • Page 21
    The position at the end of 1963 was as follows:-
    Class 1Class 2Class 3Class 4Total
  • Page 21
    Projected Populations for England and Wales by Age Groups
    Age Groups196219721982
    Thousands%Thousands%Thousands%
  • Page 22
    Death Rates
    YEAR195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962
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    Birth Rates
    YEAR195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962
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    Population of Walthamstow Age Group Distribution
    Age Groups1951 Actual1961 Actual1972 Projected1982 Projected
    No.%No.%No.%No%
  • Page 29
    E. STATISTICS Public Health Inspection of the Area
    No. of inspections madeNo. of nuisances remediedNo. of complaints receivedNo. of Intimation NoticesNo. of Statutory NoticesTotal Visits
    ServedComplied withServedComplied with
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    Special Premises
    NumberVisits paid
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    Smoke Abatement Readings from atmospheric pollution instruments for the year are as follows: (the figures given are in milligrams of sulphur per day)
    Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJune
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    Rent Act, 1957 The following action was taken under the Act during 1963:-
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    Housing Inspections
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    Inspection and Supervision of Food Details of Milk Samples taken:
    GradeNo. of SamplesResults
    Satisfty.Unsatisfty.
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    The following is a summary of food surrendered and condemned as being unfit for human consumption. Where possible, the food was salvaged.
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    Continued from previous page...
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    Ten samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-
    Description of ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction taken
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    Continued from previous page...
    Description of ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction taken
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    The following summary gives details of food samples and results of analyses:-
    No.SatisfactoryNo.Unsatisfactory
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
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    No.Sat isfactoryNo .Unsat isfactory
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 37
    Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
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    Continued from previous page...
    Type of Property
    Non Agricultural(5) Agricultural
    (1) Local Authority(2) Dwel1ing Houses(inc. Council Houses)(3) All other (including Business Premises)(4) Total of Cols.(1), (2) & (3)
  • Page 39
    1. - INSPECTIONS
    PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten noticesOccupiers prosecuted
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
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    2. Cases in which DEFECTS were found
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
    FoundRemediedRefei To H.M. Inspectorred By H.M. Inspector
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
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    NUMBER AND TRADES OF OUTWORKERS NOTIFIED
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    Admitted.AdultsBabiesTotal
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    Tuberculous Patients Non-Tuberculous Patients
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    Extent Number of to which Walthamstow services residents in provided accomodation in 1963. provided under Section 21 (1) (a) National Assistance Act, 1948.Number admitted to residential accommodation during 1963,Number admitted to temporary accommodation under Section 21 (1) (b) National Assistance Act, 1948,Blind Persons,, etc.Other Classes of Handicapped Persons Registered
    RegisteredNumber employed in-
    BlindPartially sightedDefective sightedWorkshopsHome Workers' SchemeOpen Industry
  • Page 56
    Dental Laboratory
    DenturesRe pairsRe I inesRe makesAppl i ancesCrownsInlays
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    Section 22 CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN Notification of Births
    Domici1iaryInst1tutional
    LiveStillL i veStill
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    Ante Natal and Post Natal attendances (Local Authority Clinics)
    Ante NatalPost Natal
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    Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy Clinic (Children under School Age)
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    Dental Clinics Patients inspected and treated during the year.
    Expectant and Nursing MothersChildren under school age
  • Page 60
    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CLINIC ATTENDANCES
    Hicham Hill & Priory Cour tLow Hall LaneSilverdale RoadWest AvenueWinchester Road"Brookscroft" (voluntary Scheme)TOTALS
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    WELFARE FOODS
    DISTRIBUTION CENTRENational Dried Milk (Tins)Cod Liver Oil (Bottles)Vitamin Tablets (Packets)Orange Juice (Bottles)
  • Page 61
    Nutrients and Medicaments
    SalesFree Issue
    lbs.ozs.lbs.ozs.
  • Page 62
    Day Nurseries There are two day nurseries in the Borough approved for train ing purposes each having accommodation for 60 children aged 0-5 years.
    HIGH AM HILLHANDSWORTH AVETOTAL
    0-2 yrs2-5 yrs0-2 yrs2-5 yrs0-2 yrs2-5 yrs
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    Training
  • Page 63
    PROGRAMME OF CLINICS HELD AT DATE OF PUBLICATION
    MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
  • Page 64
    Section 23 MIDWIFERY Cases attended by Council Midwives
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    ADMINISTRATION OF ANALGESICS
  • Page 65
    Place of Confinement
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    Section 24. HEALTH VISITING During the year the Health Visitors made 17,883 visits to homes -
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    Continued from previous page...
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    Section 25. HOME NURSING
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    Section 26. VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION The following tables give details of prophylactic treatme carried out during the year by General Practitioners and Loc Health Authority Staff.
    Disease.Protective Course.Age at date of Immunisation or Vaccination
    Under 1 yr1-4 yrs5-9 yrs10-15 yrs15 yrs & over
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    Type of Vaccine usedImmunisations or Vaccinations completed by General Practitioners.Inmiunisations or Vaccinations completed by County Staff.
    Primary CourseReinforcing dosesPrimary CourseReinforcing doses
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    Poliomyelitis Vaccination
    CategoryNumber of persons vaccinated
    Salk Vaccine (2 doses)Sabin Vaccine (3 doses)
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    B.C.G. Vaccination
    CategoryNumber skin tested.Result of Heaf Test.Vaccinated with B.C.G.
    Tuberculin PositiveTuberculin Negative
  • Page 68
    Section 28. PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER CARE Chiropody
    New cases during yearCas es being treated at end of yearClinic attendance s during yearDomici1iary treatments during year
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    Tuberculosis Home Visits and Clinics attended
    Tuberculosis VisitorsHealth Visitors
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    Extra Nourishment
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    The reasons for the cancellations are given in the following summary:-
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    Health Education
    Teaching to groups by Departmental StaffNo.of SessionsTotal Attendances
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    Section 29. DOMESTIC HELP Visits by Domestic Help Organisers
    Domestic Help ServiceNight Attendance Service
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    Help provided
    CategoryTOTAL
    'A''B''C''D'
    Aged 65 and overMaternityChronic Sick under 65Others under 65
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    Analysis of cases of mental disorder, and other cases included under Category D in previous table
    New cases helpedCases completedCases being helped at end of year
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    Night Attendance Service
    Seriously ill patients residing aloneInabi1ity of aged husband or wife to care for seriously ill patients at nightRelief of relatives who have to give routine night attention to sick peopleTOTAL
  • Page 72
    MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
    CategoryNo. of medical examinations