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Sutton and Cheam 1964

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

Published
1965
Pages
58
Tables
36

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36 tables in this report

  • Page 4
    SUMMARY OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR 1964
  • Page 5
    CAUSES OF DEATH IN THE BOROUGH OF SUTTON AND CHEAM DURING 1964
    M.F.Total
  • Page 6
    DEATHS FROM CANCER OF THE LUNG, 1957 to 1964
    19571958195919601961196219631964
  • Page 6
    AGE GROUPS
    Causes of DeathUnder 7 days1-4 weeks1-12 months
  • Page 10
    The following is an average monthly analysis -
    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 13
    RECORD OF INSPECTIONS MADE, COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED AND NOTICES SERVED
    Visits
  • Page 14
    Statutory Notices were served as under:-
  • Page 17
    The following is a summary of applications for grants received and dealt with by the Borough Council up to 31st December, 1964, as supplied by the Town Clerk-
    Applications ReceivedDiscretionaryConversionsStandardTotal
  • Page 20
    The following is a summary of the results obtained during the year:-
    Gauge No. 2Gauge No. 6Gauge No. 7
    MONTHRainfall 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 1964.
    Smoke Concentration (Microgrammes per cu. metre)Sulphur Dioxide Concentration (Microgrammes per cu. metre)
    Highest Daily ReadingLowest Daily ReadingAverage Daily ReadingHighest Daily ReadingLowest Daily ReadingAverage Daily Reading
  • Page 22
    Premises included in the Area are as follows:-
  • Page 25
    INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD Food and Drugs Act, 1955 Sampling - During the year two hundred and twenty-three samples (comprising Forty-seven formal and one hundred and seventy-six informal samples) were submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis, as follows:-
    Type of SampleNumber of samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotal.FormalInformalTotal
  • Page 26
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of SampleNumber of samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 27
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of SampleNumber of samples ExaminedUnsatisfactory Samples
    FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
  • Page 28
    The following details classify the type of infringement reported by the Public Analyst, and the action taken in connection with the five unsatisfactory samples.-
    Sample No.Article SampledType of InfringementAction taken
  • Page 32
    The total number of licences issued up to the end of 1964 being 64 as shewn below:-
    1964196319621961Total
  • Page 32
    BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF MILK SAMPLES One hundred and one samples of milk were examined as follows
    Class of MilkNo. of samples examinedType of Test appliedPassedResults
    FailedVoid
  • Page 34
    The following table shows the 1964 percentage results in each grade and for comparative purposes the results obtained in 1963.
    Grading of Samples 1964Grading of Samples 1963
  • Page 34
    The following table shows the average percentage and other details is connection with the samples obtained from individual manufacturers
    Producers CodeNumber of Samples TakenType of SampleAverage percentage in each Grade
    WrappedLooseGrade 1 %Grade 2 %Grade 3 %Grade 4 %
  • Page 35
    14 samples of locally produced ice cream were submitted to chemical examination during the year and found to contain constituent percentages above the prescribed standard, as under
    Sample No.Constituent Percentages
    Fat %Milk solids other than fat %
  • Page 36
    The following is a summary of the number of food premises in the Borough -
  • Page 37
    Food Complaints Investigation of the following complaints made by purchasers during the year did not warrant proceedings being taken, but appropriate action was taken in each case as found to be necessary.
    ArticleComplaintExamination Result
  • Page 38
    REGISTERED FOOD PREMISES The following table shows the number of food premises registered by type of business, and the number of inspections made.
    Type of Registered PremisesA Preserved FoodsB MilkC Ice CreamD Inspections
  • Page 38
    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 Numbers
  • Page 39
    Continued from previous page...
    Type of Food Condemnedlbs.TinsBottles or JarsPackets or Numbers
  • Page 42
    Table A - Registrations and General Inspections
    Class of PremisesNo. of premises registered during the year.Total No. of registered premises at end of year.No. of regd. premises receiving a general inspection during the year.
  • Page 42
    Table C - Analysis of Persons Employed in Registered Premises by Workplace
    Class of Workplace (1)Number of persons employed (2)
  • Page 44
    (4) Type of premises found to be infested:-
    With RatsWith MiceTotal
  • Page 45
    The following is a summary of the results obtained:-
    ABCDETotal
  • Page 47
    The following table shows the numbers of vaccinations during 1964.
    AgeNumber VaccinatedNumber Re-Vaccinated.
  • Page 50
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASES (OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS) DURING 1964
    DiseaseAGE IN YEARSTOTALSRemoved to HospitalDied1
    Under 1123451015203545Over 65
  • Page 51
    The following table shows the new cases and deaths in age groups:-
    AGE PERIODSNEW CASESDEATHS
    PulmonaryNon-PulmoriaryPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 52
    1 INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors)
    Premises (1)Number on Register (2)Inspections (3)Written Notices (4)Occupiers prosecuted (5)
  • Page 52
    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').
    ParticularsFoundRemediedTo H.M, InspectorBy H.M. inspectorNumber of cases in which prosecutions wer e instituted
    (1).(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
  • Page 53
    Outwork (Sections 110 & 111)
    Nature of workWearing apparel (Making etc. Cleaning and Washing,. Umbrellas , etc.LampshadesTotal