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Walthamstow 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

Published
1965
Pages
70
Tables
61

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61 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    Causes of Death as given by the Registrar General for the Year 1964
    Causes of DeathMalesFemalesTotal1963
  • Page 7
    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 yrs.45-64 yrs.65-74 yrs.75 yrs. A over
  • Page 8
    In order to put these and other deaths in proper perspective, the following comparison is made:-
    Cause of Death19641963
  • Page 9
    The following changes in the Officers employed in the Health Department took place during the year:-
    AppointmentsFrom
  • Page 9
    The number of specimens examined at each Laboratory during the year was as follows:-
    SpecimensColindale 1/1/64-19/7/64Edmont on 20/7/64-31/12/64Total
  • Page 11
    The following table is a summary of the Meals-on-Wheels provided during the year.
  • Page 11
    The following table shows the number of cases dealt with during 1964:-
  • Page 12
    Facilities for cremation are available at the City of London Crematorium at Manor Park and also the Manor Park Crematorium, Manor Park.
    WalthamstowOthersTotal
  • Page 13
    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 14
    The following table shows particulars of new cases of tuberculosis and of all deaths from the disease in the Borough during 1964
    Age PeriodsNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
  • Page 16
    Statistics Houses completed by the Local Authority 1964
    F1atsHouses
  • Page 16
    Houses completed by Private Enterprise
    FlatsHouses
  • Page 19
    The position at the end of 1964 was as follows:-
    Class 1Class 2Class 3Class 4Total
  • Page 23
    Legal Proceedings The following action was taken during 1964:- Food and Drugs Act. 1955
    Selling milk not of quality demanded.Absolute Discharge. Costs £5.5.0.
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    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 25
    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
    ServedCompiied withServedComplied with
  • Page 26
    Special Premises
    NumberVisits paid
  • Page 27
    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
  • Page 28
    Inspection and Supervision of Food Details of Milk Samples taken:
    GradeNo. of SamplesResults.
    Satisafty.Unaatiafty.
  • Page 31
    Seven samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-
    Description of ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction taken
  • Page 31
    1 - INSPECTIONS
    PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten noticesOccupiers prosecuted
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 32
    2 - Cases in which DEFECTS were found
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
    PoundRemediedReferred
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
  • Page 33
    Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
    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 Cola.(l) (2) & (3)
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    Continued from previous page...
    Type of Property
    Non-Agricultural(5) Agriculture.
    (1) Local Authority(2) Dwel1ing Houses(inc. Counci1 Houses)(3) All other (including Business Premises)(4) Total of Cols.(l) (2) A (3)
  • Page 42
    "The table below summarises the Indoor Work for 1964:-
    AdmittedAdultsBabiesTotal
  • Page 43
    "The following gives some indication of the means by which such assistance has been given:-
    Tuberculous Patient sNon-Tuberculous Patilent.s
  • Page 45
    Mr. W.E. Boyce, County Welfare Officer has kindly prepared the following table and expanatory notes:-
    Extent to which services provided in 1964.Number of Walthamstow residents in accommodation provided under Section 21 (1) (b) National Assistance Act, 1948.Number admitted to residential accommodation during 1964. (including Voluntary Homes)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 46
    Dental Laboratory
    DenturesRe-pairsRe-lineaRemakesAppliancesCrownaInlays
  • Page 47
    Section 22 CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN Notification of Births
    Domici1iaryInstitutional
    LiveStillLiveStill
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    Ante Natal and Post Natal attendances (Local Authority Clinics)
    Ante NatalPost Natal
  • Page 49
    Dental Clinics Patients inspected and treated during the year.
    Expectant and Nursing MothersChildren under school age
  • Page 49
    Types of Treatment Given
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    MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CLINIC ATTENDANCES
    Higham Hi11 and Priory CourtLow Hall LaneSilverdale RoadWest AvenueWinchester Road'Brookscroft' (Voluntary Scheme)TOTALS
  • Page 51
    WELFARE FOODS
    DISTRIBUTION CENTRENational Dried Milk (Tins)Cod Liver Oil (Bottles)Vitamin Tablets (Packets)Orange Juice (Bottles)
  • Page 51
    Nutrients and Medicaments
    SalesFree Issue
    lbs.ozs.lbs.ozs.
  • Page 52
    Day Nurseries 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
  • Page 52
    Daily Guardian Scheme
  • Page 53
    PROGRAMME OF CLINICS HELD AT DATE OF PUBLICATION
    MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
  • Page 54
    Section 23 MIDWIFERY Cases attended by Council Midwives MIDWIFERY
  • Page 54
    ADMINISTRATION OF ANALGESICS
  • Page 54
    CLINIC SESSIONS
  • Page 55
    Place of Confinement During the year, Walthamstow Mothers were confined as follows:-
  • Page 55
    Section 24 HEALTH VISITING During the year the Health Visitors made 21,792 visits to homes:- HEALTH VISITING
  • Page 56
    Continued from previous page...
  • Page 56
    SESSIONS WORKED
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    Section 25 HOME NURSING
  • Page 57
    Section 26 VACCINATION AND IMMUNISATION The following tables give details of prophylactic treatment carried out during the year by General Practitioners and Local Health Authority Staff.
    DiseaseProtective CourseAge at date of Immunisation or Vaccination
    Under 1 yr1-4 yrs5-9 yrs10-15 yrs15 yrs & over
  • Page 58
    Poliomyelitis Vaccination
    CategoryNumber of persona vaccinated
    Salk Vaccine (2 doses)Sabin Vaccine (3 doses)
  • Page 58
    B.C.G. Vaccination
    CategoryNumber skin testedResult of Heaf TestVaccinated with B.C.G.
    Tuberculin PositiveTuberculin Negative
  • Page 58
    Section 28 PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND AFTER CARE Chiropody
    New cases during yearCases being treated at end of yearClinic attendances during yearDomici1iary treatments during year
  • Page 59
    Tuberculosis Home Visits and Clinics attended
    Tuberculosis VisitorsHealth Visitors
  • Page 59
    Extra Nourishment
  • Page 59
    Loan of Sick Room Equipment Number of articles on loan at end of year which had been on loan for:-
  • Page 59
    Convalescence for Adults
  • Page 60
    The reasons for the cancellations are given in the following summary:-
  • Page 60
    Health Education
    Teaching to groups by Departmental StaffNo. of SessionsTotal Attendances
  • Page 60
    Section 29 DOMESTIC HELP Visits by Domestic Help Organisers
    Domestic Help ServiceNight Attendance Service
  • Page 61
    Help provided
    CategoryTOTAL
    'A''B'C''D'
    Aged 65 and overMaternityChronic Sick under 65Others under 65
  • Page 61
    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
  • Page 62
    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 peopleTOTAL
  • Page 62
    MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF STAFF
    CategoryNo. of medical examinations