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City of London 1968

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

Published
1970
Pages
52
Tables
54

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    SECTION I - STAFF (As at 31st December, 1968) TABLE A
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentCommenced ServiceAny Other Appointment held
    MEDICAL STAFF
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    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAnv other ippointmerit held
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    PORT HEALTH INSPECTORS
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    Name of OfficerNatureof AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
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    SECTION II AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE DISTRICT DURING THE YEAR TABLE B
    Ships fromNumberNet TonnageNumber Inspected by the Port By the Port Medical Officer Health InspectorNumber of ships reported as having, or having had during the voyage, infectious disease on board.
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    SECTION III CHARACTER OF SHIPPING AND TRADE DURING THE YEAR TABLE C
    Passenger TrafficNumber of Passengers — Inwards 107,703
    Number of Passengers — Outwards 104,969
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    SECTION \ WATER SUPPLY
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    TABLE 1 FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLES - SUMMARY 1968
    HYDRANTSSTAND PIPESDELIVERY HOSE ENDSTOTALS
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.UnfitUns at.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.
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    TABLE 2 FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLE TOTALS & PERCENTAGES
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcellTotals
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    Standards used in the Port of London —
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    MEDICAL INSPECTIONS AT GRAVESEND
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.T otal
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    The number of cases admitted to Denton Hospital in 1968 was as follows:-
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    SECTION IX CASES OF NOTIFIABLE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES ON SHIPS TABLE D
    Category: Cases landed from ships from foreign ports.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Category: Cases which have occurred on ships from foreign ports but have been disposed of before arrival.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Category: Cases landed from ships arriving coastwise.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo., of ships concerned
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    The following table gives a comparative picture of infectious diseases over the past eleven years:—
    Disease (a) Cases reported on Ship's arrival19581959196019611 96219631964T 965196619671968
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    (b)Total cases admitted to Hospital 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 including those reported after arrival.
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    SUMMARY
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    TABLE SHOWING FIGURES AND STATISTICS FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS
    YearNo., of Lighters Inspected% of Lighters without any Evidence% of Lighters with negligible or old Evidence No Action Taken% of Lighters Treated for RatsNo- of Dead Rats recovered after TreatmentAverage No. of Rats recovered per Lighter Treated
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    TABLE E Rodents destroyed (bodies recovered) during the year in ships and in shore premises.
    Number of.JanFeb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    TABLE F Deratting Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates Issued during the Year for Ships from Foreign Ports.
    After Fumigation withAfter TrappingAfter PoisoningTotalNumber of Deratting Exemption Certificates IssuedTotal Certificates Issued
    HCNOther Fumigants
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    RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING YEAR 1968
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    SECTION XIII INSPECTION OF SHIPS FOR NUISANCES TABLE G
    Inspection and NoticesNo. of Defects
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    General Summary Analysis of the Sanitary Inspections etc. in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1968.
    Type or Vessel/PremisesInspectedDefectiveTo be cleaned
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    Areas where Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels were inspected.
    Dock and RiverNo. of Inspections
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    Countries of Origin of Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels inspected.
    No. of inspectionsNo. of inspections
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    4. Alien Arrivals
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    Ships were boarded by members of the panel of doctors at the following ports
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    The following is a summary showing methods of disposal:-
    Weight 1968Comparable Weight1967.
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    Items marked * were released with the agreement of and under the supervision of local Medical Officers of Health. Of the 1583 tons listed above, the principal items and methods of disposal consisted of:-
    BurntTons.Cwts.
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    Buried (cont)TonsCwts.
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    Animal FeedingTonsCwts.
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    The following figures have been given by the Port of London Authority and acknowledgement is made for their help. The figures are in respect of the year 1968 and are tonnages of foodstuffs landed on their quays and handled by them during the year.
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    Other Sampling - Public Analyst During the year 756 other samples were sent to the Public Analyst as follows:—
    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SUMMARY OF SHIPPING ARRIVALS INTO TILBURY 1968 DISCHARGING I.S.O. CONTAINERS (MAJOR OPERATORS).
    FROMNUMBERS OF ARRIVALS.NUMBERS OF CONTAINERSNO. OF FOOD CONTAINERS.REMARKS
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    TABLE 1 The Meat (Staining and Sterilization) Regulations, 1960. Investigation and Disposal of Pet Foods.
    Approximate Weight Tons
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    TABLE 11 Imported Food Regulations, 1937/48 and Imported Food Regulations, 1968 Examination for Fitness for Human Consumption. COMMODITY
    COUNTRYBeef LiversOther Beef OffalsB/m and B/Less BeefSheep and LambsB/Less Mutton and LambSheep and Lamb OffalsB/in and B/Less VealPork and OffalsChilled Beef CutsOther Meats
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    TABLE III Samples drawn for Bacteriological Examination COMMODITY
    COUNTRYHorsemeatB/LBeefB/L MuttonB/L VealOffalsRabbitsKangarooCooked MeatDonkey Meat
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    TABLE IV Damaged Meats detained in Royal Docks and subsequently reconditioned by other Local Authorities or at Smithfield Market COMMODITY
    Sheep and LambsB/Less BeefOffals
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    TABLE V Damaged Meats etc., detained in No. 6 Cold Store for Destruction or Reconditioning COMMODITY
    Sheep and LambsB/l Mutton and LambSheep and Lamb OffalsB/in Beef and CutsB/Leas BeefBeef LiversOtherBeef OffalsVarious Packages
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    TABLE VI Meat rejected by U.S.A. — detained at other Cold Stores pending inspection of samples at No .6 Cold Store COMMODITY
    B../L BeefB/L MuttonOffals