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Camberwell 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

Published
1933
Pages
116
Tables
87

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87 tables in this report

  • Page 6
    Extracts from Vital Statistics for 1932.
    Total.M.F.
  • Page 7
    The estimated population of the different wards of the Borough and the number of inhabitants resident in these areas at the Census of 1931 are compared in the following table:—
    Wards.Population at the Census.Estimated Population, 1932. (Middle of the Year).
  • Page 8
    Vital Statistics. The vital and mortal statistics of every ward in the Borough for the year 1932 are given in the following table:—
    Wards.Estimated Population.Births.Deaths under 1 yearDeaths all ages.
    No.Rate Per 1000.No.Rate Per 1000.No.Rate Per 1000.
  • Page 9
    As a matter of general interest and to draw attention to the steady decline in the birth rate, particulars are given in the following table of the population, number of births and the birth rate in each year during the Census decennial period 1921.1931, as well as those for last year.
    Year.Population.Births.Birth Rate.
  • Page 11
    Deaths in Relation to Age. The percentage relation of the age groups to the total number of deaths in 1932 is shown in the following table:—
    Deaths.Per cent.
  • Page 11
    DEATHS, CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DURING THE YEAR 1932.
    Causes of Death.Sex.All Ages.0-1-2-5-15-25-35-45-55-65-75-
  • Page 12
    DEATHS, CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DURING THE YEAR 1932. contd.
    Causes of Death.Sex.All Ages.0-1-2-5-15-25-_35-45-55-65-75-
  • Page 12
    The number of deaths recorded from this cause during the last six years is as follows:—
    Year.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 13
    The sites of the body affectod and tho ago at which death occurred is given in the following table:-
    Site of Disease.Under 1515 to 2525 to 3586 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 and over.All Ages.
  • Page 14
    INFANTILE MORTALITY TABLE. Deaths from Stated Causes at Various Ages under One Year of Age, 1932.
    Cause of Death.Under 1 week.1 to 2 weeks.2 to 3 weeks.3 to 4 weeks.Total under 1 month.1 to 3 months.3 to 6 months.6 to 9 months.9 to 12 months.Total under 1 year.
  • Page 17
    CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
    Name and Situation.By whom provided.Sessions.
  • Page 19
    TABLE OF PUBLIC BATHS, WASHHOUSES AND CONVENIENCES.
    -1st Class Swimming Bath Capacity.2nd Class Swimming Bath Capacity.Warm Baths. (Number of).Number of persons using.
    Swimming Baths.Warm Baths.Public Washhouse.Turkish and Russian Baths.
  • Page 19
    Public Conveniences.
    Open to Men.Open to Women.
  • Page 20
    A monthly summary of the bodies received during 1932 is set out in the following table.
    Month.Males.Females.Total.Deposited to await Burial Only.Inquests.P.M's.Court Sittings
  • Page 21
    Bookings to December, 31s t, 1932.
    Medical reasons for admission.First confinement.First confinement and housing difficulties.Housing difficulties.Total confinements.
  • Page 21
    This Council pays the London County Council under the terms of the agreement the sum of nine shillings per day for each occupied bed, and as a matter of general interest particulars of the patients' contribution towards the cost of the treatment provided is given in the following analysis:—
    Charge per week ranging fromNo. of patients booked.
  • Page 21
    I am indebted to the Medical (Superintendent for the following review of the Municipal Scheme covering the period of this report:-
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  • Page 24
    INFANT WELFARE CENTRES—CLINIC ATTENDANCES, 1932.
    Infant Welfare Centres.Under 1 Year.Between 1 & 5 Years.Total Attendances.Analysis of Attendances, Children.Weighings only.Ante-Natal Clinic Attendances.Treatment Centre Attendances.Post-Natal Mothers for Advice Own Health.Attendances of Mothers at Sewing and Mothercraft Sessions.Massage Clinic.Sunlight Clinic.
    First Attendances.Subsequent Attendances.First Attendances.Subsequent Attendances.Doctors' Consultations.Seen by Health Visitor.Miscellaneous.
  • Page 25
    HEALTH VISITORS—RECORD OF VISITS, 1932, TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
    Infant Welfare Centres.To Expectant Mothers.To Children.Analysis of Visits to Children.Miscellaneous Visits.Visits by Voluntary Helpers.Total Visits.
    Under 1 Year.Between 1 and 5 Years.Total Visits.Under 1 Year.Between 1 and 5 Years.
    First Visits.Subsequent Visits.Attending Centre.Not Attending Centre.Attending Centre.Not Attending Centre.
  • Page 26
    HEALTH VISITORS—RECORD OF VISITS, 1932, To Post-natal Mothers.
    Infant Welfare Centre.Number of Births Visited in the area.Number of Patients who Received Ante-Natal Supervision, and by whom.Totals.
    At Ante-Natal Clinics.At Hospitals.At Nursing Homes.By Private Doctors.By Midwives.
  • Page 27
    Mothercraft Sessions.
    Infant Welfare Centre.No. of Sessions.No. of Attendances.Average Attendance.
  • Page 27
    TODDLERS' CLINICS.
    Infant Welfare Centre.Number of Sessions held 1932.Number of Individual Children on Register at 31/12/32.Total Attendances.
  • Page 28 29
    DEATHS—WARDS AND AGE DISTRIBUTION OF "TODDLERS."
    Cause of Death.Totals.Wards.Age Groups.
    12345678910111213141516171819201-22-33-44-5
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    TABLE SHOWING DISTRIBUTION OF DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR IN EACH INFANT WELFARE CENTRE AREA.
    Infant Welfare CentreTOTALSUnder l weekUnder 1 month1 to 2 months2 to 3 months3 to 4 months4 to 5 months5 to 6 months6 to 7 months7 to 8 months8 to 9 months9 to 10 months10 to 11 months11 to 12 monthsMeaslesWhooping CoughTuberculous MeningitisAbdominal TuberculosisOther Tuberculous DiseasesMeningitisConvulsionsBronchitisPneumoniaDiarrhoeaEnteritisGastritisSuffocationInjury at BirthAtelectasisCongenital MalformationPremature BirthAtrophy, Debility, Etc.Other DiseasesBronchial PneumoniaInfluenza.
  • Page 34
    The following is a table of the attendances at the Ante-natal Clinics attached to Infant Welfare Centres in Camberwell during the year:—
    Centres.No. of times Centre opens.No. of individual expectant mothers attending.Total No. of Attendances at Centre.
  • Page 35
    MUNICIPAL AND SUBSIDISED INFANT WELFARE CENTRES.
    Situation.Nature of Accommodation.By whom provided.Medical Sessions.Health Talk and Mothercraft Session.
  • Page 36 37
    Necessity is determined by the application of the following scale to the family income after deduction of rent:—
    Free Scale.Half-Price Scale.
  • Page 38 39
    SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORK CARRIED OUT DURING THE YEAR 1932. Inspectors.
    Maughan.Worsfold.Leonard.Dobson.Burrell.Glenday.Pickard.Morley.Green.Malins.Miss O'Riordan.Mrs. Scudamore.Totals.
  • Page 40
    SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORK CARRIED OUT DURING THE YEAR 1932— continued. Inspectors
    Maughan.Worsfold.Leonard.Dobson.Burrell.Glenday.Pickard.Morley.Green.Malins.Miss O'Riordan.Mrs. Scudamore.Totals.
  • Page 40
    REFERENCE To DISTRICTS.
    Inspector.Wards.Inspector.Wards.
  • Page 41
    SUMMARY OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS DURING 1932.
    Dist. No.Address.Complaint.Magistrate's Decision.Fine.Costs.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 42
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  • Page 43
    SUMMARY OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS DURING 1932— continued.
    Dist. No.Address.Complaint.Magistrate's Decision.Fine.Costs.
    £s.d.£s.d.
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  • Page 53
    The following figures provide definite evidence of improvement in the housing conditions of Camberwell. although it should not be overlooked that families housed at, or above, a density ratio of two persons per room are not necessarily overcrowded:—
    Camberwell.London.
    1931.1921.1931.1921.
  • Page 54
    Factories, Workshops and Workplaces inspected by the Council's Male Sanitary Inspectors.
    Trade.Factories.Workshops and Workplaces.Total.
  • Page 54
    Factories, Workshops and Workplaces inspected by the Council's Women Sanitary Inspectors.
    Trade.Factories.Workshops and Workplaces.Total.
  • Page 55
    FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901. INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES. Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors in 1932.
    Premises. (1)Number of
    Inspections. (2)Written Notices. (3)Prosecutions. (4)
  • Page 55
    DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES.
    Particulars. (1)Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions (5)
    Found. (2)Remedied. (3)Referred to H.M. Inspector. (4)
  • Page 58
    Table showing Trades of Outworkers in Employment at end of 1932.
  • Page 60
    The number and description of the animals slaughtered at the two registered slaughter-houses in Camberwell during the year, is shown in the following table:—
    Month.Cattle.Sheep, Lambs.Pigs.Calves.Totals.
  • Page 60
    The total weight of meat surrendered and destroyed at the Council's Depot, Peckham Park Road, was 12 cwts. 2 qrs. 0¾ lbs.
    Cause of destruction.Carcases, including organs.Fore-quarters.Hind-quarters.Head.Tongue.Lungs.Heart.Liver.Stomach.Spleen.Mesenteries.Intestines.Kidneys.Udders.
  • Page 61
    Bakehouses. The following table provides information of the number and description of the Bakehouses in the Borough:-
  • Page 62
    Summary of Work of Food Inspector for 52 weeks ended Dec. 31st. 1932.
  • Page 63
    Unsound Food. Particulars of unsound food-stuffs surrendered and destroyed during the year is shown in the following table:-
    Nature of Food.WeightSurrendered or Seized.Result of Action taken.
    T.c.q.l.
  • Page 68
    Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk. Standard.
    Maximum number of bacteria permitted per 1 cc.Presence of Coliform Bacillus.
  • Page 69
    The reports upon the examination of these samples is appended.
    Sample marked.Bacteria per 1 cc.Presence of Coliform Bacillus.
  • Page 69
    The reports upon the 4 samples that failed to comply are as under:-
    Sample marked.Bacteria per cc.Remarks.
  • Page 70
    Ice Cream. Bacteriological Examinations. The Bacteriologist's report of six samples of ice cream taken during the year appears in the subjoined table.
    Serial No.Date obtained.Where purchased.Bacteria per cc.Presence of Bacillus Coli.
  • Page 73
    Amongst the Orders that have been made up to the end of 1932 are the following:-
    Order.Relating to.Date of operation.
  • Page 75
    TABLE "A" FORMAL AND INFORMAL SAMPLES SUBMITTED FOR ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 1932.
    ArticleNumber Examined.Number Adulterated, etc.Percentage of Adulteration. !
    Formal.Informal.Private.Total.Formal.Informal.Private.Total.Formal.Informal.
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  • Page 78
    TABLE "B" SAMPLES ADULTERATED, Etc.
    Serial No.Article.Whether Formal, Informal or Private.Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity.Observations.Result of Proceedings, or other Action taken.
  • Page 79
    TABLE "C" Percentage of Adulteration of FORMAL SAMPLES during the past Five Years.
    Year1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.
  • Page 79
    TABLE "D" Percentage of Adulteration of FORMAL SAMPLES OF MILK during the past Five Years.
    Year1928.1929.1930.1931.1932.
  • Page 79
    RESULT OF PROCEEDINGS.
    Act, Regulation or Order under which proceedings were taken.Number of Summonses.Fines.Costs.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 80
    The age distribution and vaccinal condition of the patients notified in 1932 is shown in the following table:-
    Age Group.Vaccinated in Infancy.Un vaccinated.Vaccination doubtful.Totals.
  • Page 82
    PUBLIC VACCINATORS—RETURN OF WORK, 1932.
    Name of the Institution or Vaccination District.Name of the Medical Officer or Public Vaccinator.Numbers of successful Primary Vaccinations of persons -Number of successful Re-vaccinations, i.e., successful vaccinations of persons who had been successfully vaccinated at some previous time.
    Under one year of age.One year and upwards.Total.
  • Page 86
    DIPHTHERIA IMMUNISATION CLINIC. RETURN OF WORK, 1932. TABLE I.—AGES OF PERSONS SCHICK- TESTED WITH RESULT OF TEST.
    6 to 12 mths.1 to 2 yrs.2 to 3 yrs.3 to 4 yrs.4 to 5 yrs.5 to 6 yrs.6 to 7 yrs.7 to 8 yrs.8 to 9 yrs.9 to 10 yrs.10 to 11 yrs.11 to 12 yrs.12 to 13 yrs.13 to l4 yrs.14 to l5 yrs.15 yrs. and above.Total
  • Page 86
    TABLE II.—IMMUNISATION TREATMENT TABLE.
    6 to 12 mths.1 to 2 yrs.2 to 3 yrs.3 to 4 yrs.4 to 5 yrs.5 to 6 yrs.6 to 7 yrs.7 to 8 yrs.8 to 9 yrs.9 to 10 yrs.10 to 11 yrs.11 to 12 yrs.12 to 13 yrs.13 to 14 yrs.14 to 15 yrs.15 yrs. and above.Totals
    T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.T.A.T.1st Injections, 86
    1st Injection2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „4th „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „4th „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd „1st Injection.2nd „3rd1st Injection.2nd3rd „4th „
  • Page 86
    TABLE III.—AGES OF PERSONS RE-SCHICKED AFTER TREATMENT AND FOUND TO BE NEGATIVE.
    6 to 12 mths.1 to 2 yrs.2 to 3 yrs.3 to 4 yrs.4 to 5 yrs.5 to 6 yrs.6 to 7 yrs.7 to 8 yrs.8 to 9 yrs.9 to 10 yrs.10 to 11 yrs.11 to 12 yrs.12 to 13 yrs.13 to 14 yrs.14 to 15 yrs.15 yrs. and above.Total
  • Page 87
    It will be seen, however, from the subjoined table that the disease was restricted in its incidence to a period of two months— September to November.
    No.Age.Date of Notification.Where Treated.Subsequent History.
  • Page 88 89
    Continuous medical and nursing attention is also most necessary, and for this reason it is advisable that every case, with few exceptions, should be removed to Hospital.
    Sex.Age.Date of Notification.Date of Onset.Date of Admission to Hospital.
  • Page 88 89
    Ophthalmia Neonatorum. The number of cases notified in 1932 was 24, which is 6 less than the number reported in 1931.
    Notified.Cases Treated.Vision Unimpaired.Vision Impaired.Total. Blindness.Deaths.
    At Home.In Hospital.
  • Page 90
    TABLE OF NOTIFIABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 1932,
    Disease.Total Cases Notified.Admitted to Hospital.Notifications and Age Distributions.Discharged from Hospital as not suffering from the Disease.Total Deaths.
    Under 1.1 to 2.2 to 3.3 to 4.4 to 5.5 to 10.10 to 15.15 to 20.20 to 35.35 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards
    Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.Notifications.
  • Page 92
    The particulars of each case are given in the following table:-
    Sex.Age.Date of Notification.Notified asResult of Bacteriological Examination
    Before admission to hospitalAfter admission to hospital.
  • Page 93
    The number of cases reported monthly during the year is set out in the following table.-
    1932. Month.No. of cases which came to the notice of the Health Department.No. removed to Hospital.No. of Deaths.
  • Page 95
    The following table shows the number of persons treated at the Cleansing Station during 1932:-
  • Page 96
    The number of cases of Tuberculosis on the Register at the end of 1932, and the changes which have taken place during the year, are as follows:-
    Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Totals.
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
  • Page 96
    Table showing period between Primary Notification and Death.
    PulmonaryNon-pulmonary
  • Page 96
    Table showing ages of individual notified patients on Tuberculosis Register on current list at January 1st, 1933:-
    Age Periods.0-11-55-1010-1515-2020-2525-3535-4545-6555—6565 and upwards.Totals.
  • Page 97
    The following table compares the number of deaths and death rates per 1,000 population, with that of the previous year:-
    19321931
    No. of deaths.Death rate.No. of deaths.Death rate.
  • Page 97
    The following table shows the age distribution of new cases, and of all deaths from this disease during the year:-
    Age Period.New cases.Age Periods,Deaths,
    Respiratory.Nonrespiratory.Respiratory.Nonrespiratory.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 98
    TIME TABLE.
  • Page 98
    TABLE I. Individual Notified Patients on Current List at December 31 st , 1932, allocated to the wards of the borough.
    Wards.PulmonaryNon-PulmonaryGrand Total.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 99
    TABLE II. Comparative Table of Primary Notifications for past Twelve Years.
    Year.All Forms.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.
  • Page 99
    TABLE III. Showing Annual Primary Notification Rate of Tuberculosis (All Forms) 1921-1932.
    Year.Population.All Forms.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.
  • Page 100
    TABLE IV. Showing No. of Primary Notifications received during 1932 and Ward Allocation.
    Wards.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Grand Total.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 101
    TABLE V.—SUPPLEMENTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR 1932. Information of New Cases discovered otherwise than by Formal Notification.
    Age Periods.0-11-55-1010-1515-2020-2525-3535-4545-5555-6565 and upwards.Totals.
  • Page 102
    TABLE VI.
    Housing accommodation of 380 families in which there was a Primary Notification of Tuberculosis in 1932.Number of Families occupying
    1 Room.2 Rooms.3 Rooms.4 Rooms.5 Rooms.6 Rooms or more.
  • Page 102
    TABLE VII. The sleeping accommodation of 386 tuberculosis cases notified for the first time in 1932. The figures refer to the Tuberculosis nurse's first home visit:—
  • Page 103
    TABLE VIII. Deaths from Tuberculosis (all forms), 1932, allocated to the Wards of the Borough.
    Wards.Pulmonary.Non-Pulmonary.Grand Total.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
  • Page 104
    TABLE IX. Showing the Occupation of 146 Males who died from Tuberculosis in 1932.
  • Page 105
    TABLE X. Showing the Occupation of 102 Females who died from Tuberculosis 1932.
  • Page 105
    TABLE XI. Return showing the Work of the Dispensary during the year 1932.
    Diagnosis.Pulmonary.Non-pulmonary.Total.Grand Total.
    Adults.Children.Adults.Children.Adults.Children.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 106
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