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Sutton and Cheam 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]

Published
1961
Pages
60
Tables
44

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44 tables in this report

  • Page 4
    SUMMARY OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR I960
  • Page 5
    CAUSES OF DEATH IN THE BOROUGH OF SUTTON AND CHEAM DURING 1960
    M.F.Total
  • Page 6
    DEATHS FROM CANCER OF THE LUNG, 1953 to 1960
    19531954195519561957195819591960
  • Page 6
    England and Wales. Of the: fifteen deaths, fourteen occurred in the neonatal period within one month of birth, twelve being within the first week, as is shown in the following table of causes and age groups.
    AGE GROUPS
    Causes of Death0-1 Week1-4 Weeks1-12 Months
  • Page 9
    The following is the average of monthly analyses:-
    Chemical Results in Parts per MillionAverage
  • Page 10
    Continued from previous page...
    Chemical Results in Parts per MillionAverage
  • Page 10
    The Throwley Road Bath, Sutton, is much older and has changing cubicles round the sides of the bath. It is open all the year round.
    Maiden Road BathThrowley Road Bath
  • Page 12
    RECORD OF INSPECTIONS MADE AND NOTICES SERVED
    Visits
  • Page 13
    SUMMARY OF REMEDIAL WORKS AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS CARRIED OUT
  • Page 14
    HOUSING
  • Page 18
    Applications Received
    DiscretionaryConversionsStandardTotal
  • Page 19
    (A) Applications for Certificates of Disrepair
    From 6.7.1957 to end of 19601960 only
  • Page 20
    The Followng is a summary of theresult obtained during the year:-
    MONTHGauge No 2Gauge No. 6Gauge No. 7
    Rainfall in inchesTotal Solids (Tons per sq.mile)Rainfall in inchesTotal Solids (Tons per sq. mile)Rainfall in inchesTotal Solids (Tons per sq. mile)
  • Page 21
    The following table gives a summary of the daily readings taken during the year 1960. The 1959 annual figures are shewn for comparison purposes at the foot of the table.
    Smoke (Milligrams per 100 cu metres)Sulphur Dioxide (Parts per 100 million)
    Highest. Daily ReadingLowest Daily ReadingAverage Daily ReadingHighest Daily ReadingLowest Daily ReadingAverage Daily Reading
  • Page 21
    INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD Food and Drugs Act, 1955 Sampling: During the year two hundred and nineteen samples (comprising fifty-eight formal and one hundred and sixty-one informal samples) were submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis as follows:-
    Type of SampleNumber of Samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
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    Continued from previous page...
    Type of SampleNumber of Samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 23
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of SampleNumber of Samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 24
    The following details classify the type of irregularity or infringement and the action taken in connection with the eight unsatisfactory samples:-
    Sample NoArticle SampledType of InfringementAction taken and Remarks
  • Page 25
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    Sample No.Article SampledType of InfringementAction taken and Remarks
  • Page 27
    The following licences to sell graded milks in the Borough were issued in 1960.
    Grade of MilkTYPE OF LICENCE
    DealersSupplementaryPasteuriser's
  • Page 28
    BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF MILK SAMPLES One hundred and sixteen samples of milk were examined as follows:-
    Class of MilkNumber of samples examinedType of Test appliedResults
    PassedFailed
  • Page 30
    The following table shows the 1960 percentage results in each grade and for comparative purposes the results obtained in 1959.
    Grading of Samples 1960Grading of Samples 1959
  • Page 30
    The following table shows the average per centage and other details in connection with the samples obtained from individual manufacturers.
    Producers CodeNumber of Samples takenType of SampleAverage percentage- in each grade
    WrappedLooseGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
  • Page 31
    Twelve samples of locally produced ice cream were submitted tc chemical examination during the year and found to contain constituent percentages well above the prescribed standard, as under:-
    Sample No.Constituent Percentages
    FatMilk Solids other than fat
  • Page 32
    The following is a summary of the number of food premises in the Borough:-
  • Page 33
    During the year 1677 visits were made to food business premises, 86 notices were served in connection with the 166 infringements discovered as detailed in the following table:-
    Food Hygiene RegulationsNumber of Infringements found in 1960Number of Infringements rectified in 1960, including infringements discovered in 1959, but rectified in 1960
  • Page 34
    REGISTERED FOOD PREMISES The following table shows the number of food premises registered by type of business, and the number of inspections made:-
  • Page 35
    UNSOUND FOOD The following diseased and/or unsound meat and other foods have been surrendered and destroyed or, where suitable, utilised for pig food.
    Type of Food Condemnedlbs.TinsBottles or JarsPackets or Nos.
  • Page 38
    Five hundred and seventy premises were cleared of rats or mice no major infestations were recorded.
  • Page 38
    (3) The cause or site of infestation at the 555 infested premises was:-
  • Page 39
    (4) Type of premises found to be infested:-
    With RatsWith MiceTotal
  • Page 39
    (5) Summary of the type of premises and methods employed in clearing premises of rats and mice:-
  • Page 39
    (6) Methods employed in clearing 570 premises of rats and mice.
  • Page 40
    SECTION "A" - SUTTON AREA
    DateType of TreatmentManholes BaitedActive ManholesBaitsttaken
    CTPTT
  • Page 41
    The following is a summary of the results obtained by treatments carried out by the Sutton and Cheam Public Health Department Staff during September/December, 1960.
    DateType of TreatmentManholes BaitedActive ManholesBaits taken
    CTPTT
  • Page 43
    Number of children at 31st December 1960, who had completed a course of immunisation at any time between 1st January 1946 and 31st December, 1960.
    Age on 31.12.60 i.e. Born in YearUnder 1 19601-4 1956-19595-9 1951-195510-14 1946-1950Under 15 TOTAL
  • Page 45
    The following table shows the number of vaccinations during 1960 -
    AgeNumber VaccinatedNumber Re-Vaccinated
  • Page 47
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASES (OTHER THEN TUBERCULOSIS) DURING 1960
    DiseaseNOTIFIABLE DISEASES (OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS) DURING I960TOTALSRemoved to HospitalDied
    AGE IN YEARS
    Under 1123451015203545Over 65
  • Page 48
    DISTRIBUTION OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES IN WARDS
    DiseaseWARDSCase Rate per 1,000 population (Mid-year)
    N.N.W.N.E.W.C.E.C.E.S.W.S.E.sTOTAL
  • Page 49
    The following table shows the new cases and deaths in age groups:-
    AGE PERIODSNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 50
    A Mass Miniature Radiography Unit visited the Borough from 21st November to 1st December I960, and was stationed at Green Lane, Worcester Park. One thousand, five hundred and fifty five persons were examined. The results were as follows:-
    MaleFemaleTotal
  • Page 51
    1 . INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).
    PremisesNumber on RegisterNumber ofOccupiers prosecuted
    InspectionsWritten notices
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 51
    2. Cases in which DEFECTS were found (If defects are discovered at the premises on two,three or more separate occasions they should be reckoned as two ,three or more "cases")
    ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were i instituted
    FoundRemediedReferred
    To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
  • Page 52
    PART VII OF THE ACT OUTWORK (Sections 110 and 111)
    Nature of WorkWearing apparel (Making etc. Cleansing and Washing)Xmas CrackersUmbrellas etc.LampshadesTotal