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Southall 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]

Published
1963
Pages
76
Tables
46

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  • Page 9
    Ninety-nine illegitimate live births were registered during 1962. The following table gives the comparative figures for the past 25 years, showing that 1962 has the highest figure recorded during that period.
    YearNo. of Illegitimate Live Births
  • Page 11
    Premature Births
    YearBorn at HomeBorn in Hospital
    BirthsDied within one monthStillbirthsBirthsDied within one monthStillbirths
  • Page 12
    Vaccination against poliomyelitis, which is organised by Middlesex County Health Department, continued throughout 1962 and details are as follows:—
  • Page 12
    261 school children between the ages of 5 and 12 were given a fourth injection. 680 school children between the ages of 5 and 12 were given a boost dose of oral vaccine after 3 injections.
    Number of persons who received an oral boost after 2 injections. Born in the following years:
    19611943-19601933-1942OthersTotal
  • Page 13
    Measles incidence was not heavy during the year 1962 and there were no deaths from this cause. The following table shows the trend of notifications during the past ten years.
    YearNo. of CasesDeaths
  • Page 13
    Smallpox Vaccination
    1962Age Group
    Under 1 year1-2 years2-4 years5-14 years15 years and overTotal
  • Page 14
    The following information supplied by the Area Medical Officer shows the number of children immunised against diphtheria during the year.
    Number of Children who completed a full course of Primary Immunisation in Southall during the yearNumber of Children who were given Secondary or Reinforcing Injection during the year (i.e. having in a previous year received a complete full course)
    Ages at Date of Final Injection
    Under 11-45-14Total
  • Page 15
    The amount of tuberculosis amongst Indian residents fell greatly in 1962, comparative figures for the last six years are:—
    YearNew CasesNumber of Indians
  • Page 17
    Details of work on Southall contacts during 1961 and 1962 at Uxbridge Chest Clinic are as follows:—
    1961Under 1 yearl-45-15Over 15TotalGrand Total
  • Page 17
    Under the B.C.G. vaccination in schools scheme, details are as follows:—
    Number invited to take part in schemeNumber of consents receivedReferred to Chest ClinicNumber of Children vaccinated with B.C.G.
    ContactsPositives
  • Page 18
    Of the Indians and Pakistanis who were referred to the clinic by their general prac titioners for X-ray only, the following were skin tested and B.C.G. vaccinated:—
    Under 1 year1-45-15Over 15Total
  • Page 20
    CLASSIFICATION OF CANCER DEATHS IN SITES AND AGES Age Groups—Male
    SiteTotalUnder 1010-2020—3030—4040—5050-6060-7070-8080+
    '58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62
  • Page 20
    Age Groups—Female
    SiteTotalUnder 1010-2020-3030—4040—5050—6060-7070—8080 +
    '58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58•59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62'58'59'60'61'62
  • Page 25
    The percentage of children having milk in schools was as follows:—
    School196019611962
  • Page 26
    The percentage of meals served to daily attendances during the Autumn Term gives a guide to the use being made of the School Meals Service during the year.
    SchoolAutumn Term
    Average % of Attendance taking mealsAverage Number taking mealsAverage attendance
    196219611962196119621961
  • Page 26
    It is interesting and pleasing to report an annual increase in the percentage of children taking school meals:—
    YearAutumn Term
  • Page 32
    Persons Killed
    Type of Road UserCause of AccidentAgeSex
  • Page 32
    Persons Injured
    AdultSchool AgeUnder 5
    SeriousSlightSeriousSlightSeriousSlight
  • Page 35
    Inspections
    Factory PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber of
    InspectionsWritten NoticesOccupiers Prosecuted
  • Page 36
    Defects Found
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were found
    FoundRemediedReferredNumber of cases in which Prosecutions were instituted
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
  • Page 36
    Outworkers
    Nature of WorkSection 110Section 111
    No. of outworkers in August List required by Section 110 (1) (c)No. of Cases of Default in sending Lists to the CouncilNo. of Prosecutions for failure to supply ListsNo. of Instances of Work in Unwholesome PremisesNotices ServedProsecutions
  • Page 38
    Built by Southall Borough Council
    During the Year 1962Since the End of the War (including 1962)
    Within the BoroughOutside the BoroughWithin the BoroughOutside the Borough
  • Page 38
    Built by Private Enterprise
    During the Year 1962Since the End of the War (including 1962)
  • Page 40
    Satisfactory communication has been maintained during the year with the County Public Control Department, and the report on the work carried out in Southall by the staff of that Department is as follows:—
    ArticleTotal Samples TakenUnsatisfactory
  • Page 43
    The following table shows the quantity of food examined and the disposal of condemned food.
    Total Inspected (lbs.)SoundUnsound
    Total (lbs.Stock (lbs.)Production (lbs.)Consumption (lbs.)Total (lbs.)Animal Feeding (lbs.)By Products (lbs.)Destruction (lbs.)
  • Page 44
    The general standard of food premises in the Borough is good and visits to all premises are carried out from time to time to secure that the standard is maintained.
    ContraventionsFoundRemedied
  • Page 45
    The following table shows items of unsound food which were investigated during the year, and the action taken.
    Subject of EnquiryAction
  • Page 46
    Comparison of ten years' averages at Hortus Cemetery. Total solids deposited:—
  • Page 47
    only the figures for th final nine months could be used, but comparisons can now be made between the final thre quarters of 1961 and 1962. The 1962 results are set out as a full year's table.
    SMOKE Microgrammes per cubic metreSULPHUR DIOXIDE Microgrammes per cubic metre
    Monthly AverageHighest Daily AverageMonthly AverageHighest Daily Average
    19611962196119621961196219611962
  • Page 53
    Atmospheric Pollution Estimation
    Month of YearSulphur Compounds by the Lead Dioxide Method, as Milligrams S03 per day per 100 sq. cm.
    Recreation GroundRailway Allotments
    1961196219611962
  • Page 54
    Atmospheric Pollution Estimation DEPOSIT GAUGES
    Month of YearRainfall in mms.Tons per Square Mile per Month
    SolubleInsoluble Total
    Hortus CemeteryDormers Wells SchoolRailway AllotmentsHortus CemeteryDormers Wells SchoolRailway AllotmentsHortus CemeteryDormers Wells SchoolRailway AllotmentsHortus CemeteryDormers Wells SchoolRailway Allotments
    196119621961196219611962196119621961196219611962196119621961196219611962196119621961196219611962
  • Page 55
    Eleven complaints of noise were received during the year. Particulars of these are given below.
    SourceResult of Investigation
  • Page 56
    Members of Indoor Establishment
    YearStaff TotalRequiring Sick LeaveTotal days sick leavePercentage requiring sick leave
  • Page 56
    Members of Outdoor Establishment
    YearStaff Total (Part-time and Full-time)Requiring Sick LeaveTotal days sick leavePercentage requiring sick leave
  • Page 61
    EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS Table I
    TotalMaleFemaleComparative Figures for 1961
  • Page 62
    Table II Causes of Death, 1962
    MaleFemaleTotal 1962Total 1961
  • Page 62
    Table III Deaths in wards
    WardMaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 63
    Table IV Causes of Death Under One Year of Age
    Certified Causes of DeathUnder 1 week1-2 weeks2-3 weeks3-4 weeksTotal under 4 weeks1-3 months3-6 months6-9 months9-12 monthsTotal deaths under 1 year
  • Page 63
    Table V Deaths from Cancer
    YearMaleFemaleTotalEstimated populationRate per 1,000 population
  • Page 64
    Table VI Notifiable Diseases During the Year 1962 (Other than Tuberculosis)
    DiseaseAgesTotal cases notifiedDeaths
    Under 1 year1 to 22 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 1010 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 6565 and over
  • Page 64
    Table VII The number of cases of infectious diseases (including Tuberculosis) notified during the year, according to the locality, is shown below:—
    DiseasesTotalWaxlow ManorNorthcoteHambroughDormers WellsGlebeNorwood GreenTotal Deaths
  • Page 65
    Table VIII Tuberculosis Notifications—Ages and Classifications
    Age PeriodsNew CasesDeaths
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MaleFemaleMaleFemaleMaleFemaleMaleFemale
  • Page 66
    Table IX The occupation of the new cases are as follows:—
    OccupationPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MaleFemaleMaleFemale
  • Page 67
    Table X Examinations for Verminous Conditions and Children Found to be Verminous Attending Maintained Schools in Southall During 1962 and 1961
    SchoolTotal number of examinationsTotal instances of infestation among pupilsNumber of individual pupils in respect of whom cleansing notices were issuedNumber of individual pupils in respect of whom cleansing orders were issued
    19621961196219611962196119621961
  • Page 68
    Table XI Sanitary Inspections—Classification of Visits
  • Page 69
    Table XII HOUSING—GENERAL