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City of London 1936

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

Published
1937
Pages
102
Tables
89

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    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Health Authority, 31st December, 1936.
    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 of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Health Authority, 31st December, 1936.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    I.—AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE PORT DURING THE YEAR 1936. Table A.
    Number.Tonnage.Number Inspected.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.
    By the Medical Officer of Health.By the Sanitary Inspector.
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    (a) Passenger Traffic during 1936:— To and from NON-EUROPEAN Countries.
    Number of Passengers.1st Class.2nd Class.3rd Class.Tourist.
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    Table C. Cases of Infectious Sickness landed from Vessels.
    Disease.Number of Cases during the Year.Number of Vessels concerned.Average Number of Cases for previous 5 years.
    Passengers.Crew.
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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 the Year.Number of Vessels concerned.Average Number of Cases for previous 5 years.
    Passengers.Crew.
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    TABLE E. (1) On Vessels.
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total in Year.
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    TABLE F. (2) In Docks, Quays, Wharves and Warehouses.
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total in Year
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    TABLE G. Measures of Rat Destruction on Plague "Infected" or "Suspected" Vessels or Vessels from Plague Infected Ports arriving in the Port during the Year.
    Total Number of suchVessels arriving.Number of such Vessels fumigated by so2.Number of Rats Killed.Number of such Vessels fumigated by HCN.Number of Rats Killed.Number of such Vessels on which Trapping, Poisoning, &c., were employed.Number of Rats Killed.Number of such Vessels on which measures of Rat Destruction were not carried out.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.
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    TABLE H. Deratisation Certificates and Deratisation Exemption Certificates issued during the Year.
    NET TONNAGE.Number of Ships.Number of Deratisation Certificates Issued.Number of Deratisation Exemption Certificates issued.Total Certificates issued.
    After Fumigation withAfter Trapping, Poisoning, &c.Total.
    HCN.Sulphur.HCN. and Sulphur.
    1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.
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    VI.—HYGIENE OF CREWS' SPACES. TABLE J.—Classification of Nuisances.
    Nationality of Vessel.Number inspected during the year.Defects of original construction.Structural defects through wear and tear.Dirt, Vermin and other conditions prejudicial to health.
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    The results of the examination during the year of mutton and lamb, weight 43 lbs. and over, from Australia, New Zealand and South America, were as follows:—
    Where from.Carcases examined.Carcases found to be diseased.Carcases found to have Lymphatic Glands missing.
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    Disposal of Condemned Foods :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs Condemned :—
    Dock.Tons.Quantity.No. of seizures.
    cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    The approximate weight of goods condemned and the number of detentions and seizures made annually during the last ten years were as follows:—
    Year.Approximate weight.No. of seizures.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Foodstuffs disposed of as unfit for human consumption:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Meats (Tinned) :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fats :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Offal :—
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    Fish :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit (Tinned and Bottled) :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Fruit Pulp, &c. :—
    Tons.Cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Vegetables :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Vegetables (Tinned) :-
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Provisions :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Grain and Flour :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Confectionery :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    ( a ) Bacteriologist—
    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1986.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1986.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1936.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Table "A"
    Analysis.1st Injection.2nd Injection.3rd Injection.
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    Table "B "
    reactions.1st Injection.2nd Injection.3rd Injection.
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    Table "C."
    Group
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    Nine cases of infringement of the above-mentioned Bye-laws were reported during the period covered by this Report. Written notice was sent to the owners.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Owner.Infringement.
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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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    APPENDIX I. MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1936. (a) Gravesend.
    Jan.Feb.MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    APPENDIX II. I nfectious D isease.
    disease.1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1936.1936.
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    APPENDIX III.— S mall-pox.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IV.— Scarlet Fever.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX V.— Diphtheria.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Diphtheria— continued.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of CasesPassenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VI.— Enteric Fever.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Enteric Fever— continued.
    1936. Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.— Measles.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.— German Measles.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IX.- Erysipelas.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.— P ulmonary T uberculosis.
    Date. 1936.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 Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XI.—P neumonia.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pneumonia— continued.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.— I nfluenza.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIII.— D ysentery.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with.
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    Dysentery— continued.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIV.— M alaria.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XV.— C hicken-pox.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVI.—Mumps.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVII.—Miscellaneous Diseases (Classified).
    Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.
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    Miscellaneous Diseases (Classified)—continued.
    Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.Landed from Vessels.Died, Landed elsewhere or Well on arrival.
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    APPENDIX XVIII.—Venereal Diseases.
    Number of Crew.Cases report Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—Hospital. Number of Cases Admitted, Cost of Maintenance, &c.
    Patients remaining in Hospital on 31st December, 19351
    Admitted.Discharged.Died.Remaining under treatment
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    APPENDIX XX.—Return of Rats Caught and Destroyed during 1936. 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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    APPENDIX XXI. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1936.
    Source.Total Examined.Black Rats.Brown Rats.Species Unknown.Mice.Rats Infected with Plague.
    Found Dead.Trapped Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned &c.Found Dead.Trapped. Poisoned, &c.
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    APPENDIX XXII. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONVENTION. Deratisation Certificates. The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 137 :—
    Date. 1936.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. 1936.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Derati bation Certificates—continued.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No of Pats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates—continued.
    Date. 1936.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXIII.—General Summary, and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1936.
    Foreign.Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.Sick Seamenreferred to HospitalWater Barges.
    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, 1935.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.Previously with-drawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1936.
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    Continued from previous page...
    1927.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.1936.Y early Average for the 10 years ending 31st Deo., 1936.
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    APPENDIX XXIV.
    Description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.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, 1936.
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    APPENDIX XXV. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1936.
    Description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    APPENDIX XXVI.—Description of Meat Destroyed.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &c.Total.
    Tons.cwts.qrslbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.CWt3.qrs.lbs.
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    APPENDIX XXVIII. DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF LONDON SANITARY AUTHORITY.
    Docks.Water Area.Lineal Quavase.
    Acres.Yards.Miles.Yards.
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    PORT OF LONDON HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.