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City of London 1938

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

Published
1939
Pages
96
Tables
78

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    STAFF. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Health Authority, 31st December, 1938.
    Office.Name of Officer.Date of entering the Service.Date of appointment to present position.
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    STAFF — continued. List of Officers forming the Staff of the Port of London Health Authority, 31st December, 1938.
    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 1938. 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.
    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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    DYSENTERY. A vessel arrived off Gravesend at 11 p.m. on the 28th February, the ports of call for the round voyage being:—
    PortDate of arrival.Date of Departure.
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    "The following table gives the total admissions for the last ten years:—
    Year1929193019311932193319341935193619371938
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    "Apart from 25 cases of minor importance—mostly skin diseases— admitted for observation and diagnosis, the diseases treated, and the number suffering from each infection were as shown in the following table:—
    Disease.No.Remarks.
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    Rats Destroyed during 1938. 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 inch Vessels arriving.Number of such Vessels fumigated by 802.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.
    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 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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    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, Fats, &c.Where fromNumber of Notices served.
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    Results of sampling since the date of that Conference showed:—
    Date. 1938.Sample.Copper, parts per million (dry weight).
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    A new element of contamination has, however, been discovered by recent analyses of foodstuffs other than tomato puree for copper, thus :—
    Date. 1938.Sample.Copper, parts per million (dry weight).
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    The results of examination during the year of mutton and lamb, weighing 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 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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    Fruit:—
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    Nuts :—
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    (3) SAMPLES OF FOOD EXAMINED DURING THE YEAR. (a) Bacteriologist—
    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1988.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1908.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date. 1938.Sample.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
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    Date.1938SampleResult of Analysis.Action taken.
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    During the year three Certificates authorising the purchase of scheduled Dangerous Drugs were issued by your Medical Officer as follows
    Date. 1938.Person authorised.Drugs specified.
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    Docks. The Docks are divided into four districts, known as the Central, Eastern, Western and Gravesend Districts:—
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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 3oats with Childrn.
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    SUMMARY OF CANAL BOATS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1938.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.TOTAL1933.Total for Years1937.
    1934.1935.1936.
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    MEDICAL INSPECTION. From 1st January to 31st December, 1938.
    Jan.Feb.March.April.May.June.July.AugustSept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total.
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    Infectious Disease.
    disease.1929.1930.1931.1932.1933.1934.1935.1936.1937.Mean Annual No. for 10 year9 ending 31st Dec., 1938.1938.
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    APPENDIX III.—Cholera.
    Date 1938.Name of Vessel.Where fromNo. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IV.—Smallpox.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where fromNo. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX V.—Scarlet Fever.
    Date, 1988.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Scarlet Fever— continued.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Paseenger Crew . Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VI.—D iphtheria.
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    APPENDIX VII.—Enteric Fever.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX VIII.—M easles.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX IX.—German Measles.
    Date. 1988.Name of Vessel.Where fromNo. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating. How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX X.—Erysipelas.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XI.—Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Pulmonary Tuberculosis— continued.
    Date. 1988.Name of VesselWhere from. Brought forwardNo. of Cases. 32Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with
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    APPENDIX XII.—T uberculosis (other kinds).
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIII.—P neumonia.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIV.—I nfluenza.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passengi or Cret RatingHow dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XV.—D ysentery.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew RatingHow dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVI.—M alaria.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. o CasesPassenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from. Brought forwardNo. of Cases. 1 25Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVII.—Chickenpox.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date. 1988.Name of Vessel.Where from. Brought forwardNo. of Cases. 5Passenger or Crew Hating.How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XVIII.—M UMPS.
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Where from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating. How dealt with.
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    APPENDIX XIX.—Polio-Myelitis.
    Date 1938.Name of VesselWhere from.No. of Cases.Passenger or Crew Rating.How dealt with.
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    A .PPENDIX XX.— 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 XXI.—Venereal Diseases.
    Crew.Passengers.
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    APPENDIX XXII.-H ospital. Number of Cases Admitted, Cost of Maintenance, &c.
    Admitted.Discharged.Died.Remaining under treatment.
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    APPENDIX XXIV. BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF RATS DURING 1938.
    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 XXV. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY CONVENTION. Deratisation Certificates. The number issued during the period covered by this Report was 126:—
    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rate reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    Date. 1938.Name of Vessel.Reason for Deratisation.Action taken.No. of Rats reported found dead after Fumigation or Trapping.
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    APPENDIX XXYI.—G eneral Summary , and Analysis, of the Sanitary Inspections Vessels, &c., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1938.
    Foreign.Coastwise.Inland Navigation.Shore Premises.SickSeamenreferred to HospitalWater Barges.
    Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Steam.Sail.Lighters (uninhabited)CanalBoats
    InspectedDefective.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, 1937.New Barges.Condemned.Use discontinued.Previously with drawn and since resumed work.No. in District 31st December, 1938.
    5.8296811,102 |8-—2,647520284421127108—8120245539—212572995,288658243712---——12
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    APPENDIX XXVII. NUMBER OF NUISANCES AND SANITARY DEFECTS ON VESSELS REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1938.
    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, 1938.
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    NUMBER OF NUISANCES ON SHORE PREMISES REPORTED AND DEALT WITH during the year ended 31st December, 1938.
    Discription of nuisances.January.February.March.April.May.June.July.August.September.October.November.December.Totals.
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    APPENDIX XXIX.—Description of Meat Destroyed.
    Year.Beef.Mutton and Lamb.Veal, Pork, Offal.Tinned.Smoked and Salted, &cTotal.
    Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.Tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
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    APPENDIX XXXI. DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF LONDON HEALTH AUTHORITY.
    Docks.Water Area.Lineal Quayage.
    Acres.Yards.Miles.Yards.
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    PORT OF LONDON HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT.
    Dr.REVENUE ACCOUNT for Year ended 31st March, 1939.Cr.
    £8.d.£8.d. £8.d.£ 8.d.