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Merton and Morden 1940

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

Published
1943
Pages
78
Tables
78

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    SECTION A.— STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA.
    1940.1941.1942.
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    Industry. The number of factories registered under the Factories Act at the end of 1940/41/42 was:—
    1940/411941/42
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    Average weekly number of persons in receipt of Domiciliary Assistance on:—
    1940.1941.1942.
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    The monthly recordings are as shown below:—
    JOSEPH HOOD RECREATION GROUNDWEST BARNES PUMPING STATION
    19401941 inches.194219401941 inches.1942
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    They are set out in the appended table:—
    England and Wales.Merton and Morden.
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    SUMMARY OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR 1940, 1941, 1942.
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    Continued from previous page...
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    The following table shows the scope of treatment carried
    out.19421943
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    TABLE I. COMPARATIVE STATISTICS, 1940. (R.G.'s Provisional Figures with Corresponding Figures for Merton and Morden added).
    England and Wales.126 County Boro's and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns (Residential Populations 25,000 to 50,000 at Census).London Adminis- tive County.Merton and Morden.
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    TABLE 1. COMPARATIVE STATISTICS, 1941. (R.G.'s Provisional Figures with Corresponding Figures for Merton and Morden added).
    England and Wales.126 County Boro's and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns (Residential Populations 25,000 to 50,000 at Census).London Adminis- tive County.Merton and Morden.
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    TABLE I. COMPARATIVE STATISTICS, 1942. (R.G.'s Provisional Figures with Corresponding Figures for Merton and Morden added).
    England and Wales.126 County Boro's and Great Towns including London.148 Smaller Towns (Residentia Populations 25,000 to 50,000 at Census).London Adminis- tive County. !Merton and Morden.
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    Institutional and Domiciliary Births. The tendency of recent years towards increased Institutional confinements continues. Forty-seven per cent. of the births which occurred in 1940 and fifty-eight per cent. in 1941. took place in hospitals or nursing homes as follows:—
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    TABLE II. Showing Births and Deaths with Rates since the Amalgamation of Merton with Morden.
    Year.Estimated population.Total Births.Birth Rate,Total Deaths.Death Rate.
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    Inquests. Inquests were held in the district on 30 deaths for 1940, 22 for 1941, and 22 for 1942. Verdicts were as follows:-
    1940
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    Road accidents were responsible for 4 of the total deaths, compared with 9 in the year before.
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    Road accidents were responsible for 4 of the total deaths being the same number as in 1940.
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    CAUSES OF DEATH. The principal killing diseases are well shown in the brief appended table. Heart disease remains Number One on the list:—
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    CANCER DEATH RATE.
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    The Cancer Death Rates for the last twelve years are given below. They show no definite trend but were it not for the fact that during this period the district has grown rapidly chiefly by migration into it of young persons who have not yet reached the cancer age, the figures would probably have been less favourable:—
    Year.Death Bate per 1,000 population.Year.Death Rate per 1,000 population.
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    TABLE III. Deaths from Respiratory Diseases, 1925-42.
    YearBronchitisPneumoniaOther Respiratory DiseasesTotalDeath Rate
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    TABLE IV. CAUSES OF DEATH DURING THE YEARS 1940, 1941, 1942.
    No.Cause of Death.MalesFemalesTotal
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    The figures relating to cases and visits in Merton and Morden during 1940, 1941 and 1942 are as follows:—
    Cases.Visits.
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    The following examinations were made during the years under review:—
    Examinations.No. Performed.Positive Result.
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    AMBULANCE CALLS—1940, 1941, 1942.
    1940-11 and 1942Calls received from PublicCalls received from neighbouring BrigadesTotal Calls ReceivedCalls transferred to other AuthoritiesCalls answered by Own Ambulance
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    CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES. 1.—Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics (provided by the Council).
    CentreClinicTimes of Clinic
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    3.—School Clinics (provided by Surrey Education Committee)
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    4.—Tuberculosis Dispensaries (provided by Surrey County Council).
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    The sizes of the nurseries are as follows-
    LengthWidthStovesElectric firesElectric Lighting Points
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    out. The building is cruciform in shape and has separate Nurseries for toddlers, tweenies and babies.
    LengthWidthStovesElectric firesElectric Lighting Points
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    The following information relating to the hospital's activities during the years under review is supplied by the courtesy of the Secretary:—
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    The Anti-Tuberculosis Scheme in this district is administered by the County Council. Institutional treatment was provided for 92 persons in 1940, 75 persons in 1941 and 108 persons in 1942, from Merton and Morden, as follows:—
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    TABLE V. DEATHS DUE TO TUBERCULOSIS, 1940, 1941, 1942.
    Ages Years.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.TOTALS.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
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    TABLE VI. CASES ADMITTED TO THE WANDLE VALLEY ISOLATION HOSPITAL DURING THE YEARS 1940—1941—1942.
    MERTON AND MORDEN
    CASESDEATHS
    191019411942194019411942
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    TABLE VII. Attendances at Maternity Clinics, 1940—1941—1942.
    CentreNo. on RegisterAttendancesSessions
    PrimaryTotal
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    TABLE VIII. Attendances at Infant Consultation Clinics—1940, 1941, 1942.
    CentreNo. on RegisterAttendancesSessionsAverage Attendances per Session
    *PrimaryTotal
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    TABLE IX. Attendances at all Centres over last 10 Years.
    YearNo. of Infants attending daring yearNo. of Women attending Maternity ClinicsATTENDANCESGrand Total
    InfantsMaternity
    Primary under 1 yr.Total
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    TABLE X. Number of Children under One Year and Expectant Mothers attending the Centres in relation to the Registered Births.
    YearRegistered birthsInfants under 1 yearMothers who attended either Ante-Natally or Post-Natally.
    Primary attendancesJ Percentage of registered birthsNumber attendedPercentage of registered births
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    hospital Clinics during 1940, 1941 and 1942. The following table shows the accommodation used by mothers in the district for the years under review.
    1940.1941.1942.
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    The number of visits made for various purposes was as shown below:—
    1940.1941.1942.
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    TABLE XI. Attendances at Dental Clinics during 1940, 1941, 1942.
    Cases referred from—Number who attended during yearNumber of Attendances made
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    TABLE XII. DENTAL SCHEME, 1940/41/42—OPERATIONS PERFORMED.
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    The following figures indicate the work undertaken by the Council's midwife during the years under review:—
    Cases conducted:Primip,Multip.Total.
    1940.1941.1942.1940.1941.1942.1940.1941.1942.
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    Medical Aid Forms Sent:—1940 —30; 1941 —32; 1942 —21.
    Reasons for sending:—194019411942
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    following are the main facts relating to the administration of these provisions during the years under review:—
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    The salvage tonnage for the years 1941 and 1942 was as follows:—
    Tonnage.
    19411942
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    Notices specifying the necessary work required to remedy sanitary defects were served upon owners of properties as follows:-
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    to be infested with bed-bugs, and are classified as follows in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry's Circular:—•
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    were surrendered and disposed of either for animal feeding or salvage:—
    1940
    Description.Cause of Condemnation.
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    At 30 premises sanitary improvements were effected.
    1941
    Description.Cause of Condemnation.
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    UNSOUND FOOD—1941.
    Description.Cause of Condemnation.
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    PIG CARCASES INSPECTED.
    Number fit for
    Number killed.Number inspected.human consumption.
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    RESULTS OF ANALYSES OF NEW MILK SAMPLES. 1940 .
    Solids not Fat (Legal Standard is 8.5%).
    8.28.38.358.48.458.58.68.78.88.99.09.1Total
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    Milk Fat (Legal Standard is 3.0%).
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    RESULTS OF ANALYSES OF NEW MILK SAMPLES. 1941
    Solids not Fat (Legal Standard is 8.5%).
    8.08.18.28.38 48.58,68.78 88.99.09.1Total
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    Milk Fat (Legal Standard is 3.0%).
    3.23.33.43.53.63.73 83.94.04.1Total
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    RESULT OF ANALYSES OF NEW MILK SAMPLES. 1942
    Solids not Fat (Legal standard is 8.5%).
    8.08.18.28.38.48.58.68.78.88.99.09.19 2Total
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    Milk Fat (Legal standard is 3.0%).
    3.23.33.43.53.63.73.83.94.04.14.2Total
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    SUMMARY OF SAMPLES. 1940
    Article.Total Samples.Genuine., Not Genuine.Cautions.
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    SUMMARY OF SAMPLES. 1941
    Article.Total Samples.Genuine.Not Genuine.Cautions.
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    SUMMARY OP SAMPLES. 1942
    Article.Total Samples.Genuine.Not Genuine.Cautions,
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    Shops Acts, 1912-1936. The following statement summarises the inspections made, the infringements discovered and other matters dealt with during the years 1940/41/42:—
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    1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the years 1940/41/42:—
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    3. Action under Statutory Powers during the years 1940/41/42:—
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    TABLE XIII. SCARLET FEVER—MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION.
    1940Wards.
    Abbey.Bushey Mead.Central.| Morden.Park.Ravensbury.Ray nee Park.St. HeLier.West Barnes.Total.
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    The incidence in the various wards was as follows:—
    Wards.Cases.Incidence per 1,000 population.
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    TABLE XIII. SCARLET FEVER -MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION.
    1941Wards
    AbbeyBushey MeadCentralMordenParkRavensburyRaynes ParkSt. HelierWest BarnesTotal
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    The incidence in the various wards was as follows:—
    WardCasesIncidence per 1000 population
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    TABLE XIII. SCARLET FEVER—MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION.
    1942Wards
    A bbeyBushey MeadCentralMordenParkRavensburyRaynes ParkSt HelierWest BarnesTotal
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    The incidence in the various wards was as follows:—
    WardCasesIncidence per 1000 population
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    TABLE XIV. INCIDENCE AND FATALITY OF DIPHTHERIA, 1920—1941.
    Year.Population.No. of cases.Incidence rate per 1,000 population.No. of deaths.Percentage of deaths to cases.
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    These additions were:—
    MalesFemalesTotals
    1940194119421940194.11942194019411942
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    During the year 1940, 112 persons were removed from the register; during 1941, 109 persons were removed from the Register and during 1942, 78 persons were removed from the Register, for the following reasons:—
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    TABLE XV. TUBERCULOSIS REGISTER AT 31st DECEMBER, 1940, 1941 and 1942.
    Wards.Registered at 31st December, 1940, 1941 and 1942,Total.Number on Register.
    Pulmonary,Non-Pulmonary.
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    TABLE XVI. TUBERCULOSIS—New Cases, Age and Sex, Distribution and Manner of Admission to Register, 1940.
    Age Groups.Primary Notifications (" A ").Case6 transferred from other districts.Casee brought to notice otherwise than by notification and transfer.Total new cases.
    Years.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    SIFMFMFMFMFMF
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    TABLE XVI. TUBERCULOSIS—New Cases, Age and Sex, Distribution and Manner of Admission to Register, 1941.
    Age Groups.Primary Notifications ("A").Oases transferred from other districts.Cases brought to notice otherwise than by notification and transfer.Total new oases.
    Years.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary,Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    MFMFMFMFMFMF
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    TABLE XV J. TUBERCULOSIS—New Cases, Age and-Sex, Distribution and Manner of Admission to Register, 1942.
    Age Groups.Primary Notifications ("A").Oases transferred from other districts.Oases brought to notice otherwise than by notification and transfer.Total new oases.
    Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.
    Years.MFMFMFMFMFMF