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Chingford 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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12.
Food Poisoning
Three cases were reported during 1963, them being due to
salmonella infection.
Food Hygiene
All food premises in the borough continued to receive close
attention from the Health Inspectorate staff.
Vaccination
Primary vaccinations against smallpox numbered 107 and revaccinations
134.
National Assistance Act, 1948
(a) Section 47: Care of Aged and Chronic Sick. No cases needed
statutory action under Section 47. In several instances the provision
of a home help obviated the need for hospital care or admission to an
old persons' home.
(b) Section 50: No burials were arranged by the Council under this
section.
Medical Examinations
During the year 122 examinations were carried out by me in respect
of Chingford Council staff and 22 in respect of staff of the Essex County
Council.
CAUSES OF DEATH AS GIVEN BY THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL FOR THE YEAR 1963
| Causes of death | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis, respiratory | 1 | - | 1 |
| Malignant neoplasm, stomach | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Malignant neoplasm, lung, bronchus | 29 | 2 | 31 |
| Malignant neoplasm, breast | - | 11 | 11 |
| Other malignant and lymphatic neoplasms | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| Leukaemia, aleukaemia | - | 1 | 1 |
| Diabetes | 1 | - | 1 |
| Vascular lesions of nervous system | 18 | 37 | 55 |
| Coronary disease, angina | 63 | 32 | 95 |
| Hypertension with heart disease | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Other heart disease | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| Other circulatory disease | 6 | 14 | 20 |
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