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City of London 1937

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

Published
1938
Pages
99
Tables
96

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    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Health Authority, 31st December, 1937.
    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, 1937.
    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 1937. 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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    II.—CHARACTER OF TRADE OF PORT. Table B. (a) Passenger Traffic during 1937:— To and prom NON-EUROPEAN Countries.
    Number of Passengers.1st Class.2nd Class.3rd Class.Tourist.
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    VESSELS BOUND TO POETS OF LONDON AND ROCHESTER. Mooring Stations appointed by Port Medical Officer under Article 10 (1) and (2) of the Port Sanitary Regulations, 1933. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
    Destination of Ship.Types of Ship.Under Article 10(1).Under Article 10 (2).Special Arrangements.
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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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    The diseases treated with the number of cases of each were as follows:—
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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 Bat Destruction on Plague "Infected" or "Suspected" Vessels or Vessels from Plague Infected Ports arriving in the Port during the Year.
    Total Number of such Vessels arriving.Number of such Vessels fumigated by S02.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.
    1.2.3.4.6.67.8.
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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.
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    VI.—HYGIENE OF CREWS' SPACES. TABLE J.—Classification of Nuisances.
    Nationality of Vessels.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 examination during the year of mutton and lamb, weight 43 lbs. and over, from Australia, New Zealand, South America and Iceland, 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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    Foodstuff Condemned:—
    Dock.Tons.Quantity.No. of seizures.
    cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    The approximate weight of goods condemned and the number of detention 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.lb.s.
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    Fats:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Offal:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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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.cwt8.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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    Nuts:—
    Tone.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Provisions :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Grain, Flour, &c.:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Confectionery:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Prepared Foods:—
    TonB.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    Sundries:—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    In accordance with Article 11. (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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    (3) SAMPLES OF FOOD EXAMINED DURING THE YEAR.
    (a) Bacteriologist—
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1987.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken
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    FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926. The following samples were examined by the Agricultural Analyst:—
    Date. 1937.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Medical Certificates under the Aliens Order were issued in respect of four Aliens as follows:—
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    TRAINING SHIPS. The six Training Ships now within the district of the Port of London Health Authority are as follows:—
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Offence.Police Court.Result.
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    He was of opinion that justice would be met by defendant paying a sum of one guinea towards the cost of the prosecution.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Offence.Police Court.Result.
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    The Magistrate examined the goods at the Regent's Canal Dock and granted the necessary Order.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Offence.Police Court.Result.
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    DANGEROUS DRUGS. During the year six Certificates authorising the purchase of scheduled Dangerous Drugs were issued by your Medical Officer as follows:—
    Date. 1937.Person authorised.Drugs specified.
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    Registration.
    1937.
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    Absence of Certificate of Registration.
    1937.
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    Notification of Change of Master. Nil. Marking, &c.
    1937.
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    Overcrowding.
    1937.
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    Males over Age.
    1937.
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    Cleanliness.
    1937.
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    D ilapidations (including defective bulkheads).
    1937.
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    Without Pump.
    1937.
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    No proper Water Vessel.
    1937.
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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, 1937.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTAL1932.Total for Years1936.
    1933.1934.1935.
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    APPENDIX I. MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1937. (a) Gravesend.
    Jan.Feb.Marcha prilMayJuneJulyAugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    APPENDIX II. Infectious Disease.
    disease.1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.1936.Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st Dec., 1937.1937.
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    APPENDIX III.—Typhus Fever.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IV.—Scarlet Fever.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX V.—Diphtheria.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VI.—Enteric Fever.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Enteric Fever— continued.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.r How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VII.—M easles.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Measles— continued.
    1937. Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.—German Measles.
    Date. 1987.Name of Vessel.Where fromNo. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IX.—Erysipelas.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Passenger
    Date. Name of Vessel. 1937.Where from.No. of Cases.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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    APPENDIX XI.—T uberculosis (c )THER kinds).
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of L'aaee.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XII.—Pneumonia.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XY.—Dysentery.
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    DateName of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Chicken-pox— continued.
    Date.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. o! Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVIII.—M UMPS.
    Date. 1937.Name of VesselWhere frormNo. of ases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—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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    APPENDIX XX.—Venereal Diseases.
    Number of Crew.Cases reported. Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXL—H ospital. Number of Cases Admitted, Cost op Maintenance, &c. Patients remaining in Hospital on 31st December, 1936 2
    Admitted.Discharged.Died.Remaining under treatment.
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    APPENDIX XXII.—B eturn of E ats C aught and D estroyed during 1937. 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 XXIII. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OP RATS DURING 1937.
    Source.Total Examined.Found Dead.Trapped Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned, &c.Found Dead.Trapped, Poisoned &c.Found Dead.Trapped-Poisoned, &c.Rats Infected with Plague.
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    APPENDIX XXIY. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONYENTION. Deratisation Certificates. The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 139 :—
    Date. 1937.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of llats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1937.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.
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    Deratisation Certificates— continued.
    Date. 1987.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. 1937.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation, or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXV.—G eneral Summary, and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1937.
    ForeignCoastwiseInland NavigationShore PremisesSick 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 ingood condition 31st December, 1936.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.Previously withdrawn and since resumed work.No in destiot
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    APPENDIX XXYI. NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON VESSELS REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1937.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    APPENDIX XXVII. NUMBER OP NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1937.
    description of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    APPENDIX XXVIII.-DESCRIPTION OF MEAT DESTROYED.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.VealPork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &c.Total.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons. Porkcwts. and Vqrs. sal—lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
    06122
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    APPENDIX XXIX. DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF LONDON HEALTH AUTHORITY.
    Docks.Water Acres.Area. Yards.Lineal Miles.Quayage. Yards.
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    Dr. REVENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1938. Cr.
    £s.d.£s.d.£s.d.£s.d.