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West Ham 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

Published
1950
Pages
82
Tables
59

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59 tables in this report

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    VARIOUS DISEASES % Cases and Deaths
    CasesCase rate per 1,000 populationDeathsDeath rate per 1,000 population
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    The table below shows the incidence of this disease for last few years2-
    YearPulmonaryNon-Pulmonary
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    Number of persons vaccinated (or re-vaccinated).
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    The following figures show the number of children immunised during the years-
    Completed Full CourseRefresher Doses
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    to concentrate in any particular area. It was not confined to young children. The combined age distribution of poliomyelitis and polio-encephalitis was as follows
    AgeMaleFemaleAgeMaleFemale
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    FOOD SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) REGULATIONS. 1936 to 1948. Particulars are given below of samples of raw designated milk which were taken during the year and submitted to the appropriate tests. The Milk (Special Designation) (Raw Milk) Regulations, 19^9, which came into operation on the 1st October, 19^9, abolished the test for coliform bacillus and where tuberculin tested milk is bottled at the place of production, the word "certifled* Is replaced by the term, "farm bottled*.
    Type of MilkResults of examination
    Number sampledNumber satisfactoryNumber unsatisfactoryReasons for failure
    Contained coliform bacillusFailed Methylene Blue test and contained coli-form bacillus.
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    The Regulations also provide for a turbidity test for sterilised milk which now receives legal recognition. Results of examination
    Type of MilkNumber SampledResults of examination Reasons for failure
    Number satisfactoryNumber unsatisfactoryFailed Methylene Blue TestFailed Phosphatase Test
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    BIOLOGICAL TESTS.
    Type of MilkNumber examinedResult
    PositiveNegative
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    The adulteration in the Borough for the past ten years was as follows
    YEARNO.OF SAMPLES EXAMINED% OF ADULTERATION
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    The milk adulteration in the Borough for the past ten years was as followss~
    YEARNO. OF SAMPLES EXAMINED% OF ADULTERATION
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    MEAT INSPECTION IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES. (By Mr.H.E.Bywater, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Officer) (Carcases inspected and rejected condemnation by a justice of the peace was not necessary.
    HorsesGoats
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    FOOD POISONING OUTBREAKS.
    1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterTotal
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    Particulars are given below of 18 official and 24 unofficial samples which were take during the years-
    Type of SampleNumber of samples takenAnalysis agreedAnalysis disagreed
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    The following table shows the work, carried out during the year under this Act.
    Premises (1)M/C Line NOo (2)Number on Register (3)Number of
    Inspections (4)Written notices (5)Occupiers prosecuted (6)M/C Line No. (7)
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    Particulars (1)M/C Line NOo (2)Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted. (7)M/C Line No. (8)
    Found (3)Remedied (4)Referred
    To H Mo Inspector (5)By H.M. Inspector _ (6)
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    ( Sections 110 and 111)
    Nature of Work (1)M/C Line NOo (2)Section 110oSection 111
    NOoOf out" workers in August list required by Secto 110 CD (c) (3)NOoOf cases of default in sending lists to the Council (4)NOoOf rrose~ cut ions for failure to supply lists (5)NOoOf instances of work in un» wholesome premises (6)Notices served (7)Prosecutions (8)M/C line NOo (9)
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    The following table shows work carried out under rodent control during the years-
    Type of PremisesPremises VisitedTotal Visits fi.e, repeat visits, pre-baiting. post-baiting, dally complaints
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    HOME VISITS. The home visits paid by the Health Visitors and Public Health Nurses are set out belows:-
    First VisitsTotal Visits
    19491949
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    INFANT WELFARE CENTRES.
    Number of Individual childrenNumber of Attendances
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    CONVALESCENCE. Number of cases sent away during 1949:-Children under 5 years:-
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    PREMATURE INFANTS. PLACE OF BIRTH AND DEATHS UNDER 1 MONTH.
    Where bornNumber of InfantsNumber died within24hoursNumber died within 28 daysNumber Survived 28 days
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    There are also a number of children whose health and emotional development is so impeded by their home conditions that admission to a Day Nursery is of very great help in enabling these children to maintain reasonable standards of health and stability in the face of adverse circumstances.
    NURSERYNumber of Approved PlacesAverage Daily Attendance
    Under 2Over 2Total
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    NUMBER OP CONFINEMENTS IN MATERNITY UNITS IN THE BOROUGH
    HospitalWest Ham ResidentsTotal Births
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    MIDWIVES ATTENDING DOMICILIARY CASES.
    Source.Number (or equivalent number) of midwives on 31.12.49.Number of Cases
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    Home Nursing Staff on the 31st December, 1949.
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    Summary of the work carried out by the Home Nurses.
    Total Cases AttendedTotal Number of Visits paidAverage No.of Visits per case
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    (a) Numbers provided with dental care.
    ExaminedNeeding treatmentTreatedMade dentally-fit.
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    (b) Details of dental treatment provided.
    Extractions.AnaestheticsFillingsScalings or Scaling and gum treatmentSilver Nitrate treatmentDressingsRadiographsDenturesprovided
    LocalGeneralcompletepartial.
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    NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT, 1946.
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    The following table shows the work carried out by the service during the year 1949:-
    12345
    Vehicles usedTotal number of JourneysTotal number of patients carriedTotal number of accidents and other emergency Journeys (Included in Col.2)Total Mileage
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    During the year the Officers were called upon on 294 occasions, with the following results:-
    Disposal of CasesM.F.Total
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    The manner in which defectives have been dealt with Is shown in the following tables:-
    MalesFemalesTotal
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    Classification of the General Condition of Children Inspected during the Years 1948 and 1949
    No.of children inspectedNo.A. (Good)B. (Fair)C. (Poor)
    %No.%No.%
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    NUTRITION SURVEYS
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    The figures for previous years are given for comparison:-
    Total Number Treated.Received X-ray Treatment
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    The number of new cases seen at three individual clinics was as follows:
    ClinicNew Cases
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    It is, of course, necessary for many of the patients to attend on more than one occasion, and some indication of the volume of work carried out at these clinics will be obtained from the following tables:-
    ClinicNumber of Attendances
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    At the examinations held at the Grammar and Technical Schools and in connection with the examination of boys for Sea Scholarships, the following results were obtaineds:-
    Number ExaminedNumber DefectivePercentage Defective
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    Statistical Analysis.
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    The following analysis separates the true organic heart defects from the less serious defects -
    Requiring TreatmentRequiring Observation
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    Statistics relating to the work of the clinic follow:
    Rheumatic.NutritionalGeneral Consultative
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    The classification and disposal of the definite cases is set out below:-Pulmonary:
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    Non-Pulmonary:
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    A comparative table of the rise and fall of scabies is set out below:-
    YearNumber of school children treated
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    SPECIAL SCHOOLS. The special schools for which the Authority is responsible are shown hereunder:
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    An analysis of the causation of defect in 77 West Ham cases and 16 extra-district cases which were in the Elizabeth Fry Special School during the year 1949 is set out below:
    DefectWest HamExtra-District
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    Admissions.
    West HamExtra-District.
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    Using the Ministry of Education classification of general condition, the figures for the three nursery schools are as follows:-
    Number examinedGoodPercentageFairPercentagePoorPercentage.
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    APPENDIX 1. CAUSES OF DEATH IN AGE GROUPS - 1949. (as supplied by Registrar-General)
    Cause of DeathAll AgesDeaths at different periods of life of residents (civilians), whether occurring within or without the district
    Under 1 year1-5 Years5-15 Years15-45 Years45-65 Years65 and Upwards
    MFMFMFMFMFMFMF
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    APPENDIX . 2. PARTICULARS OF BODIES RECEIVED INTO STRATFORD MORTUARY DURING 1949
    Month.Number ReceivedMalesFemalesOver 5 yearsUnder 5 yearsSent in by CoronerSent in by PoliceSent in on Sanitary GroundsNo. of postmortem examinationsNumber of inquests.
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    APPENDIX .3 Table shows Infantile Deaths (Under 1 year of ape.)
    Cause.Number of deaths.
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    School population - 1947: 25,673; 1948: 26,507; 1949: 27,027
    Number of cases dealt with.
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    TABLE I. Return of Medical Inspection. A. Periodic medical inspection:
    Code GroupNo. examined.
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    TABLE II. Classification of the General Condition of children inspected during the year in the Periodic Age Groups.
    Number of childrenA (Good)B (Fair)C (Poor)
    inspected.No.%No.%No.%
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    TABLE III. Defects Treated under the Authority's Scheme.
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    TABLE IV. Dental Inspection and Treatment
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    TABLE V Verminous Conditions.