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Fulham 1928

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]

Published
1929
Pages
111
Tables
61

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61 tables in this report

  • Page 7
    2. Extracts from Vital Statistics for the Year.
    Births:—TotalMalesFemales
  • Page 9
    Table I .—Vital Statistics of the Whole Borough during 1928 and Ten preceding Years.
    Year. 1Population Estimated to Middle of each Year. 2Births.Total Deaths Registered in the Borough.Transferable Deaths.†Nett Deaths Belonging to the Borough.
    Uncorrected Number. 3Nett.
    Of Non-Residents registered in the Borough. 8Of Residents not registered in the Borough. 9Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number. 6Rate. 7
    Number. 4Rate. 5Number. 10Rate per 1,ooo Nett Births. 11Number. 12Rate. 13
  • Page 11
    Causes of death— These are classified in Table 2 pages 21 and 22. The following Table shows the diseases which caused the largest number of deaths:—
    Disease.Males.Females.Both Sexes.Percentage of total deaths.
  • Page 13
    Infantile Mortality in Fulham since 1891 Average for live years:
  • Page 13
    The following table shows the infantile mortality rates for the last two years (1927 and 1928) for the various wards in the Borough:
    Ward.Births and Birth rates.Infantile deaths.Infantile mortality rates.
    192819271928192719281927
  • Page 13
    It will be seen from Table 111., pages 23 and 24 that the principal causes of infantile mortality are as follows:—
  • Page 14
    The cause of the increase during 1928 was the number of deaths due to diarrhoea; this is seen in the following table which sets out the total number of deaths of infants from all causes and the deaths from diarrhoea during the years 1923 to 1927.
    Infantile deaths from all causes in the Borough.Deaths from Diarrhoea.
  • Page 15
    The following table shows the number of deaths from this cause in each month of the year:-
    MonthNo. of deaths.
  • Page 16
    The number of cases occurring in each ward is shown in the following table:—
    Ward.No. of cases.
  • Page 18
    The following list gives the dates and causes of death.
    Occupationage.Date of Death and place.Cause of Death.
  • Page 21 22
    Table II. Causes of and Ages at Death during the Year 1928.
    Nett deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents," whether occurring within or without the District [a).Deaths, "Residents" on "Non-Residents" District (b).Nett deaths at all ages of "Residents" in the Wards 0f the Borough, whether occurring in or beyond the Wards.
    Causes of Death.All aget.Under 1 year.1 and under 3 years.2and under 3 year,.3 and under 4 years.4 and under 3 years.5 and under xo year,.10 and under 30 year,.20 and under 33 year,.35 and under 43 year,. |45 and under 63 years.65 year, and upward,.Baron', Court Ward.Lillie Ward.Walbam Ward.Margravine Ward.Munster Ward.Hurlingbam Ward.Sand, End Ward.Town Ward.
    12345678910111213141516171819202122
  • Page 23 24
    Table III. Infant Mortality during Year 1928.
    Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under One Year of Aqe.Nett Deaths under One Year of Residents in the Wards of the Borough.
    Cause of Death,Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3—4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Months.3 Months and under 6 Months.6 Months and under 9 Months.9 Months and under 13 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.Barons Court Ward.Lillic Ward.Walham Ward.Margravine Ward.Munster Ward.Hurlingham Ward.Sands End Ward.Town Ward.
  • Page 26
    The following table shows the number of infants and children who attended during the year and the number of their attendances.
    Clinic.Number of consultations.First attendances of babies.Total attendances.Average attendances.
  • Page 29
    During the year 1928, the visits paid by the Health Visitors were as follows:—
  • Page 30
    The following is a record of cases admitted to the Home during the year 1928:—
  • Page 31
    The following is a summary of the work done during the year:—
  • Page 32
    The attendances during the year were as follows:—
  • Page 32
    The total attendances made by the above children were:—
  • Page 33
    Under this scheme the cost to the Council for the year was:—
    £s.d.
  • Page 33
    The number of visits made by the nurses under the Council's scheme was:—
  • Page 34
    The fees paid were:—
    1928.1927.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 34
    Poor Law Relief. I am indebted to Mr. L. Pritchard, Clerk to the Fulham Guardians, for the following figures relating to Poor Law Relief:—
    Date. (Half-year ending-)1. Number receiving relief. Indoor and outdoor, but excluding lunatics and figures in column 2.2. Persons in receipt of out-door medical relief only, not included in column 1.
  • Page 36
    Regarding the ages of those affected the following table shows that more cases occurred in children between the age of 5 and 7 years than at other ages:—
    0 to 11 to 22 3 to to 3 44 to 55 to 66 7 to to 7 88 to 99 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 3535 to 4545 to 6565 and upTo t a l
  • Page 38
    Similar detailed figures are not yet available for the year 1928
  • Page 39
    The ages at which the disease occurred will be seen from the following table which shows that, as in the case of diphtheria, children of 5 and 6 years of age were the chief sufferers : —
    0 to 11 to 22 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 66 to 77 to 88 to 99 to 1010 to 1515 to 2020 to 3535 to 4545 to 6565 & upTOTAL.
  • Page 42
    The ages varied from 2 years 4 months to 55 years and the age periods were as follows:—
  • Page 42
    Dates of Onset. The illness commenced on the following dates:—
    Week Ending. Noof cases.Actual date.
  • Page 46
    Deaths from Cancer in Fulham in 1928.
  • Page 46
    Ages at Death of Persons Dying of Cancer.
    Age periods.Males.Females.T otal.
  • Page 48
    Further details are shown in the subjoined table:—
    Cases NotifiedTreatedVisionTotal BlindnessDeathsLeft the BoroughStill receiving treatment
    At homeIn hospitalImpairedUnimpaired
  • Page 49
    Lectures and Film Displays held under the Auspices of the Fulham Propaganda Committee of the British Social Hygiene Council, Inc.
    Date.Where held.Subject.!Lecturer.Nos.
  • Page 50
    Table IV. —Cases of Infectious Diseases notified during the Year 1928.
    Notifiable Diseases.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Ward of the Borough.
    At all Ages.0—1.1—2.2-3.3—4.At Aces—Years.20—35.35—45.45—65.65 and upwards.Barons Court Ward.Lillie Ward.Walham Ward.Margravine Ward.Munster Ward.Hurlingham Ward.Sands End Ward.Town Ward.Total cases removed to Hospital.Deaths.
    4—5.5—10.10—15.15—20.
  • Page 51
    At the end of 1928, the number of cases remaining on the Register was as under:-
    Pulmonary:Non-pulmonary:
    Males.Females.Males.Females.
  • Page 54
    TABLE V.—DISPENSARY STATISTICS, 1913-28.
    Year.New Patients.Attendances at Dispensary.Doctors' Home Visits.Nurses' Home Visits.
    Suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Suffering from other forms of Tuberculosis.Doubtful Cases.Non-Tuberculous Cases.Insured.Uninsured.
  • Page 55
    TABLE VI.
    Year.Notifications.Deaths.Death-Rate.
    Pulmonary.Other forms of Tuberculosis.Pulmonary.Other forms of Tuberculosis.Pulmonary.Other forms of Tuberculosis
  • Page 70
    Table VII. 203 Patients were sent to residential institutions on the recommendation of the Dispensary Medical Officers.
    65 to Sanatoria.4 to Convalescent70 to Hospitals
    Homes.or Homes.
  • Page 71
    Table VIII. showing sources of new cases.
  • Page 71
    Table IX. Diagnosis in Males and Females (New Patients).
    Total Cases.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.Suspects.0 Non-Tubercular.Percentage Tuberculous.
  • Page 71
    Table X. Sex and age of New Patients for 1928.
    Under 5 yrs.10 yrs.15 yrs.25 yrs.85 yrs.45 yrs.45yrs. and over.All ages.
  • Page 72
    Table XI. Diagnosis at various age periods (New Patients).
    Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other Forms.Suspects.Non-Tubercular.Percentage Tuberculous.
  • Page 72
    Table XII. Housing Conditions.
  • Page 73
    Table XIII.—Housing Accommodation.
    Number of Families occupying
    One room.Two rooms.Three rooms.Four rooms.Five rooms.Six rooms or more.
  • Page 73
    Table XIV. Sleeping accommodation of 194 tuberculous patients.
  • Page 74
    Table XV. Occupations of 77 Tuberculous Men in 1928.
  • Page 75
    TABLE XVI.—PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1912. Summary of notifications during the period from 1st January 1928, to 31st December, 1928.
    Age Periods.Number of Notifications on Form A.Number of Notifications on Form B. (by School Medical Officers).Number of Notifications on Form C. of admission to
    Primary Notifications.Total Notifications on Form A.Primary Notifications.Total Notifications on Form B.Poor Law Institutions.Sanatoria.
    0—1.1-5.5—10.10—15.15—20.20—25.25—35.35—45.45—55.55—65.65 & upwardsTotal Primary \Nyotifications.Under 5.5—10.10—15.Total Primary Notifications.
  • Page 76
    TABLE XVII. NEW CASES OF TUBERCULOSIS COMING TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH OTHERWISE THAN BY NOTIFICATION ON FORMS "A" OR"B" DURING THE YEAR 1928, e.g., AFTER DEATH OF THE PERSON.
    Age Periods.0-1l-55-1010-1515-2020-2525-3535-4545-5555 6565 upwardsTotal Cases
  • Page 90
    The following are particulars of proceedings taken during 1928 under the above Act:—
    Defendant.Offence.Result.Penalty.Costs.
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 90
    Milk and Cream.
    Articles.(a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative.(b) Number in which a preservative was found to be present.
  • Page 92
    Samples purchased for Analysis during 1928:—
    Article.Number of Samples.Total Samples Analysed.Total Samples Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
    Taken officially.Adulterated.Taken unofficially.Adulterated.
  • Page 93
    Bacteriological examinations made during the year 1928:—
  • Page 94
    Public Mortuary— One hundred and nineteen bodies were removed to the Mortuary during 1928, and were admitted as follows:—
  • Page 94
    Disinfection —The following rooms were disinfected and cleansed after infectious disease:—
  • Page 95
    The following articles were disinfected at the Council's Disinfecting Station:—
    Articles.From private houses.From institutions.Total.
  • Page 95
    Sanitary Inspection of the District—The following inspections of dwelling-houses were made during 1928 by the District Sanitary Inspectors:—
    Cause.Premises inspected
  • Page 95
    The following notices were served:—
    Imitation notices.Statutory notices.
    Number served.Number complied with up to 31st December, 1928.Number served.Number complied with up to 31st December, 1928.
  • Page 96
    The following works were carried out and repairs effected as a result of the action of the Sanitary Inspectors:—
  • Page 97
    Work of the Female Inspector —The greater part of the work under the Factory and Workshops Act is undertaken by the Woman Sanitary Inspector, Mrs. Davies. During the year under review she carried out the following work:—
    Visits.Notices served.
    To verminous cases32
  • Page 98
    FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES. I. Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces. Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
    Premises. (1)Number of
    Inspections. (2)Written notices. (3)Prosecutions. (4)
  • Page 98
    II. Defects found in Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
    Premises.Number of DefectsNo. of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to h.m. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 99
    Legal Proceedings. —Proceedings under the Public Health (London) Act, etc., were instituted in the following cases:—
    Defendant.Offence.Result.Penalty.Costs.
    £s.d.£s.d.
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    Defendants.Offence.Results.Penalty.Costs.