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City of London 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

Published
1932
Pages
82
Tables
86

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    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st December, 1931.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    S T A F F— continued. List op Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Sanitary Authority, 31st Decemrer, 1931.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    1.-AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE PORT DURING THE YEAR 1931. Table A.
    Number.Tonnage.Number By the Medical Officer of Health.Inspected. By the Sanitary Inspector.Number reported to be Defective.Number of Vessels on which Defects were Remedied.Number of Vessels reported as having or having had, during the voyage Infectious Disease on Board.
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    II.—CHARACTER OF TRADE OF PORT. Table B. (a) Passenger Traffic during 1931:— To and from NON-EUROPEAN Countries.
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    Table C. Cases of Infectious Sickness landed from Vessels.
    Disease.Number of Cases during 1931. Passengers. Crew.Average Number of Cases for previous 5 years.Number of vessels concerned.
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    Table D. Cases of Infectious Sickness occurring on Vessels during the Voyage, but disposed of prior to arrival.
    Disease.Number of Cases during 1931. Passengers. Crew.Average Number of Cases for previous 5 years.Number of vessels concerned.
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    Rats Destroyed during 1931. TABLE E. (1) On Vessels.
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug. 1Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total in Year.
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    TABLE F. (2) In Docks, Quays, Wharves and Warehouses.
    Number otJan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total in Year.
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    TABLE G. Particulars relating to Plague "Infected" or "Suspected" Vessels arriving in the Port during 1931.
    Name of Vessel.Date of arrival.Whether "Infected" or "Suspected"Method of Rat Destruction employed.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Whether a Certificate of Deratisation was issued.Remarks.
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    TABLE H. Measures of Eat Destruction on Vessels from Plague-infected Ports (other than those included in Table G) arriving in the Port during 1931. and number of Certificates issued in respect of such Vessels.
    Total Number of vessels arriving from Plague-infected ports.Number of such Vessels fumigated by S02.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of such Vessels fumigated by HCN.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of such Vessels on which Trapping, Poisoning, &c., were employed.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of such Vessels on which measures of Rat Destruction were not employed.Numbi Fumigation < issued on Fori Deratisation.er of Certificates n " Port 11." Exemption.Number of other Certificates issued.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.
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    TABLE I. Measures of Eat Destruction on Vessels (other than those included in Tables G and H) and number of Certificates issued in respect of such Vessels during 1981.
    Number of Vessels fumigated by S02.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of Vessels fumigated by HCN.Number of Dead Rats recovered.Number of Vessels on which Trapping, Poisoning, &c., were employed.Number of Dead Rats , recovered.Number of Certificates issued on Form " Port 11."Number of other Certificates issued.
    Deratisation.Exemption.
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    VI.—HYGIENE OF CREWS' SPACES. TABLE J.—Classification of Nuisances.
    Nationality of Number inspected Vessel. during 1931.Defects of original construction.Structural defects through wear and tear.Dirt, Vermin and other conditions prejudicial to health.
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    (1) Action under the Public Health (Imported Food) Regulations, 1925, resulted in 1,408 tons 8 cwts. 1 qr. 17 lbs. of unsound food being destroyed or disposed of for purposes other than human consumption.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    The following is the quantity condemned in each Dock :—
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    Continous from previous page...
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    The Docks are divided into the following districts for the purposes of Food Inspection:—
    District.Inspector.
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    The number of seizures of Foodstuffs made by the individual Inspectors during the year was as follows : —
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    The number of detentions and seizures made annually during the last ten years were as follows :—
    Year.No. of Seizures.Year.No. of Seizures.
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    The following carcases were examined by your Officers during the year:—
    Where from.Carcases examined.Carcases found to be diseased.Carcases found to have Lymphatic Glands missing.
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    Foodstuffs disposed of as unfit for human consumption:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs
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    Tinned Meats:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Offal :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs
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    Tallow, &c.—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Grain:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    In accordance with Article II. (4) of the above-mentioned Regulations, Notices were served for the exportation of the following material :—
    Description and Quantity of Meats and Fats.Where from.Number of Notices served.
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    (a) Bacteriologist—
    Date.Sample.Analyst's ReportAction taken.
    1931.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
    1931.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
    1981.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
    1931.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date.Sample.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
    1931.
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    Medical Certificates under the Aliens Order were issued in respect of 24 Aliens as follows:—
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    TRAINING SHIPS. The six Training Ships lying within the district of the Port of London Sanitary Authoritv are as follows :—
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    One case of infringement of the above-mentioned Bye-laws was reported during the period covered by this Report. Written notice was sent to the owner of the barge :—
    Date.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
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    The whole of this area is divided into three di Middle and Lower ; each district is in charge of an Ins stricts, known as the Upper, spector, as follows :—
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    The Docks are divided into four districts, known as the Central, Eastern, Western and the Gravesend District:—
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    Continued from previous page...
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    New Boats Registered.
    1931.
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    Absence of Certificate of Registration.
    1931.
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    Marking.
    1931.
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    Overcrowding.
    1931.
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    Painting.
    1931.
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    Ventilation.
    1931.
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    Dilapidation.
    1931.
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    TABLE OF CANAL BOATS CARRYING CHILDREN ON BOARD.
    Year.No. of Boats.No. of Boats with Children.No. of Children.Average No. of Children per Boat.Percentage of Boats with Children.
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    SUMMARY OF CANAL BOATS FOB THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1931.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTAL 1926Total foe Yeabs 1927. 1928. 1929.1930.
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    MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1931. (a) Gravesend.
    Jan.Feb.MarclAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    APPENDIX II. Infectious Disease.
    Disease.1922.1923.1924.1925.1926.1927.1928.1929.1930.Mean Annual No. for lu years ending 31st Dec., 1931.1931.
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    (b) Treated in Port Sanitary Hospital :
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    This Table includes all cases actualy introduced or occurring within the port, but does not include cases reported as having occurred on vessels during the voyage which had either recovered or been removed from the vessel before arrival at Gravesend.
    Number.Deaths.Number.Deaths.
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    APPENDIX IV.—Cholera.
    Date. 1981.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.—Diphtheria.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.No. of Where from. Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.—Enteric Fever.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IX.—Measles.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating. How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—German Measles.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XI.—Erysipelas.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.No. of Where from. Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Continous from previous page...
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Eating.How dealt with.
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    APPEMDIX XIII.—T uberculosis (other kinds).
    Bate.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIV.—P neumonia.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XY.—Influenza.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Eating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVI.—Dysentery.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.n Where from. Co. of ases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVII.—Malaria.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVIII.—Chicken-pox.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger f or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XX.—Parotitis.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. oi Cases.Passenger : or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XXII.—Venereal Diseases.
    Number of Cases reported
    Crew.Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXIII. Vessels and Premises Disinfected from 1st January to 31st December, 1931.
    Month.Reason for Disinfection.Fumigation for Rats, &c.Total.
    Encephalitis Lethargica.Erysipelas.Continued Fever.Cholera.Mumps.Dysentery.Whooping Cough.Chicken-pox.Leprosy.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Plague.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Small-pox.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Influenza and Pneumonia.
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    APPENDIX XXIV.-Hospital Number of Cases Admitted, Cost of Maintenance, &c.
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    The entire cost of destroying these rats has been borne by the Shipowners and Port of London Authority.
    Jan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    Total from 1st January to 31st December, 1931:—
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    BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1931.
    Source.Total Examined.Black Rats.Brown Rats.Species Unknown.Mice.Rats Infected with Plague.
    Found Dead.Trapped Poisoned, •fee.Found DeadTrapped, Poisoned. &c.Found Dead.Trapped. Poisoned &c.Found Dead.Trapped. Poisoned, &c.
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    The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 171:—
    Date 1931.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.ActioNtaken.To. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1981.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigating or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1931.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.i \ Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXYIII.— G eneral S ummary , and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections of Vessels, &c., in the Port of London, for the year ended 31st December, 1931.
    Foreign.Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.SickSeamenreferred to HospitalWater Barqes.
    Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Lighters (uninhabited)CanalBoats
    Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.Inspected.Defective.To be Cleaned.No. in District in good condition 31st December, 1930New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued Temporarily.Previously withdrawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1931.
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    NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON VESSELS REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1931.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.AprilMay.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    NUMBER OF NUISANCES IN THE RIVER REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1931.
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    NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1931.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    SUMMARY.
    Smoke.Structural.Offensive Cargoes.Drainage, Sewage, &c.Miscellaneous.Dirty ConditionsTotals.
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    APPENDIX XXXI.—D escription of M eat D estroyed.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &c.Total.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrslbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    APPENDIX XXXII.—New Buildings and Sanitary Works.
    Date Plans submitted.WorksDate Work reported as completed.
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    APPENDIX XXXIII. DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF LONDON SANITARY AUTHORITY.
    Docks.Water Area.Lineal Quavage.
    Acres.Yards.Miles.Yards.
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    PORT OF LONDON SANITARY ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT. Dr. REVENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1932. Cr.
    £s.d.£s.d.£.s.d.£s.d.