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Chingford 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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38.
Food Poisoning
10 cases were notified during the year; in 8 of these it was
possible to identify the organism concerned.
Food Hygiene
The Health Inspectors maintained close liaison with all food
premises in the borough,
Vaccination
4 09 persons received primary vaccination and 106 were revaccinated
against smallpox during the year.
National Assistance Act. 1948
(a) Section 47: Care of Aged and Chronic Sick. There were no cases
needing statutory action under this section.
In several instances the provision of a home help obviated the need
for hospital care,
(b) Section 50: Two burials needed to be arranged by the Council under
Section 50. The total cost in each case was recovered.
Medical Examinations
During the year 109 examinations were carried out by me in respect
of Chingford Council staff and 39 in respect of staff of the Essex County
Council.
CAUSES OF DEATH AS GIVEN BY THE REGISTRAR-GENERAl FOR The YEAR 1959
| Causes of death | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis, respiratory | 2 | - | 2 |
| Syphilitic disease | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Malignant neoplasm, stomach | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Malignant neoplasm, lung, bronchus | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Malignant neoplasm, breast | - | 12 | 12 |
| Malignant neoplasm, uterus | - | 5 | 5 |
| Other malignant & lymphatic neoplasms | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| Leukaemia, aleukaemia | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| (continued:) | |||