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Walthamstow 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

Published
1921
Pages
114
Tables
58

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  • Page 7
    Birth-rate, Death-rate, and Analysis of Mortality during the Year 1920. (Provisional figures. Provisional populations estimated to the middle of 1920 have been used for the purposes of this Table. The mortality rates refer to the whole population as regards England and Wales, but only to civilians as regards London and the groups of towns.)
    Birthrate per 1,000 Total Population.Annual Death-rate per 1,000 Population.Rate per 1,000 BirthsPercentage of Total Deaths.
    All Causes.Enteric Fever.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlet Fever.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Influenza.Violence.Diarrhoea and Enteritis (under 2 years).Total Deaths under 1 year.Deaths in Public Institutions.Certified Causes of Death.Inquest Cases.Uncertified Causes of Death.
  • Page 10
    STATISTICAL AND OTHER INFORMATION.
    1920.1919.
  • Page 16
    The average number of Walthamstow residents during the year in the Institutions named were—
  • Page 18
    Vital Statistics of Whole District during 1920 and previous Years.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable Deaths.Nett Deaths belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected Number.Nett.Number.Rate.of Nonresidents registered in the District.of Residents not registered in the District.Under 1 yearofage.At all ages.
    Number.Rate.Number.Rate per 1000 Nett Births.Number.Rate.
  • Page 20
    Births distributed in Wards—with populations (1914), and Birth-rates for 1919 and 1920.
    St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.Totals.
    M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
  • Page 21
    The birth-rate for the various Wards for Census years 1901 and 1911, and for 1919 and 1920 were as follows:—
    St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.Whole District.
  • Page 21
    The birth, death, and infantile mortality rates of certain districts of the outer zone of London compared with Walthamstow, are as follows:—
    District.Population.Birth-rate.Death-rate.Deaths of Children under one year to 1,000 Births.
  • Page 22
    The number of deaths and their distribution into Wards is as ascertained, but the populations assigned to the Wards are those of 1914:-
    St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.
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    Causes of and Ages at Death during the year 1920.
    Causes of Death.Nett Deaths at the subjoined ages of " Residents " whether occurring within or without the district.Total Deaths whether of "Residents" or "Non-Residents " in Institutions in the District.Wards.
    All AgesUnder 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.
    1234567891011St. James StreetHigh StreetHoe StreetWood StreetHale End.Higham Hill.
  • Page 24
    Zymotic Death.rate, Infantile Mortality.rate, etc.
    Year.Births.Deaths.B. Rate.D. Rate.Zymotic D. R.Infantile Mortality Rate.Natural Increase of Population.
  • Page 26
    The figures relating to the Wards were as follows:— In St. James St. Ward, 13 were 75 yrs. or over ; of these, 4 were 85 yrs. or over
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    Nett Deaths from stated causes at various Ages under 1 year of age.
    Cause of Death.Under 1 Week1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Mths.3 Months and under 6 Mths.6 Months and under 9 Mths.9 Months and under 12 Mths.Total Deaths under One Year.Wards.
    St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.
    All Causes Certified6318141010538281215198
    All Causes Uncertified----------
  • Page 28
    The numbers of deaths from the Zymotic diseases since my appointment are as follows:—
    Small-Pox.Scarlatina.Diphtheria and Croup.Typhoid.Measles.Whooping Cough.Diarrhoea.Zymotic Enteritis.Total.
  • Page 29
    Encephalitis Lethargica, mistaken tor Botulism in 1918, but now looked on as probably 1nfluenza 1n protean forms, caused no deaths, as compared with 3 in 1919, and Pol1omyelitis none.
    Names of Diseases.Whole District.Wards, 1920.
    Deaths, 1920.Deaths, 1919.Deaths, 1918.Deaths, 1917.Increase + Decrease -St. James Street.H1gh Steeet.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.H1gham Hill.
  • Page -
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the Year 1920. The following table shows the numbers and the Infectious Diseases notified for the whole District and for the Wards, and the number removed to Hospital: —
    Notifiable Disease.Cases Notified in Whole District.Total Cases Notified in Each Locality.Total Cases Removed to Hospital.
    All AgesUnder 11 to 5At Ages—Years.St. James Street.High Street.Hoe Street.Wood Street.Hale End.Higham Hill.
    5 to 1515 to 2525 to 4545 to 6565 and upwards.
  • Page 32
    Estimated Population, Number of Infectious Diseases notifed, with "Infectious Sickness Rate," and the Mean for the Years under consideration.
    Years.Population.Scarlet Fever.Small Pox.Diphtheria.Croup.Typhus Fever.Enteric Fever.Continued Fever.Erysipelas.Puerperal Fever.Totals.Infectious Sickness Kate per 1000 Pop.
  • Page 35
    The following table is compiled from these sources:— SCARLET FEVER 1920.
    Towns.Population.Total S.F. Cases for Year.Total for Oct. to Dec.Infectious Sickness-rate or No. of Cases per 1,000 of Population.
    For Year.For 4th Quarter.
  • Page 39
    The following Table shows for London and certain large Metropolitan areas the number of cases of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria notified in 1920 to the Ministry of Health, with the number of deaths as ascertained from the Registrar-General's returns and the case death-rate per 100 attacked:—
    No. notified.Deaths.Case rate per 100.
    S. F.Dip.S.F.Dip.S. F.Dip.
  • Page 39
    The following Table shows the estimated population, the number of cases of Diphtheria and Membranous Croup, the attack rate since 1890, and the death-rate since 1898.
    Years.Population.Number of Diphtheria Cases.Rate per 1,000.Membranous Croup Cases.Diphtheria and Croup Death-rate per 1,000 population.
  • Page 40
    The following: Table shows the drainage and other defects in houses from which cases of Infectious Diseases were notified, and will help to show their relationship.
    Total Number Notified.Disease.No. of Houses Invaded.No. with Defects.No. showing Defects as to—Dirty Condition of House.Dirty or Uncov'rd Drinking Water Cisterns.Defective Roofs, etc.Defective Pavings, etc.Dampness.Percentage showing Defects in—Dirty Condition of House.Dirty or Uncov'rd Drinking Water Cisterns.Defective Roofs, etc.Defective Pavings, etc.Dampness.
    Drains.Traps, Fittings, etc.Drains.Sanitary Fittings, etc.
  • Page 43
    SANATORIUM REPORT, 1920 ADMISSIONS, DISCHARGES, DEATHS.
    Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Tuberculosis.Other Diseases.Total.
  • Page 43
    SEX AND AGES OF PATIENTS ADMITTED.
    Disease.Under 5 years.From 5 to 10 years.From 10 to 15 years.15 years and upwards.Total
    MFMFMFMFMF
  • Page 46
    The following particulars show the months in which they occurred, duration of illness, the interval between discharge and secondary case, and the number of susceptible children in the houses:—
    Date of Discharge.Duration of Illness.Interval from Discharge to Secondary case.No. of susceptible children in house under 15 years.REMARKS.
  • Page 47
    There are 2,000 names on the register, and the following are the quarterly attendances of children during the past year:-
    New Cases.Old Cases.
  • Page 48
    The general work of the Society, as appears from the Report for the year, was as follows:—
    1920.1919.
  • Page 48
    The total attendances at the two Clinics for the year were 82, comprising 56 new cases and 26 re-visits. The following table gives details:—
    New Cases."Brookscroft."High Street.
  • Page 59
    The following statement is in accordance with Article 5 of the Housing (Inspection of District) Regulations, 1910:—
  • Page 59
    The conditions found were as follows:—
    Conditions Regarding.Good.Fair.Bad.
  • Page 61
    Special Premises.
    Number.Visits paid.
  • Page 64
    1.—INSPECTION. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
    (I)(2)(3)(4)
  • Page 65
    2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions.
    Found.Remedied.Referred to H.M. Inspector.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
  • Page 66
    1920.
    NATURE OF WORK.Address received from other Councils.Forwarded to other Councils.Outworkers' Lists, Section 107.Outwork in Unwholesome Premises Section 108.Outwork in Infected Premises, Sections 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.Prosecutions.
    Sending twice in the Year.Sending once in the Year.Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (s. 110).Prosecutions (ss. 109, 110)
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.Workmen.Contractors.Workmen.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)
  • Page 67
    4.—REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Register (s. 131) at the end of the year.Number
    (0(2)
  • Page 67
    5.—OTHER MATTERS.
    Class.Number.
    (I)(2)
  • Page 68
    The following tabular statement, for the year ended 31st December, as to housing conditions, is by request of the Ministry of Health:— I.-general.
  • Page 73
    Number of Schools and Accommodation.
    BoysGirlsInfantsMixedSeating Accommodation
    BoysGirlsInfantsMixed
  • Page 74
    FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
    £s.d.
  • Page 82
    The following table gives the incidence of the various infectious illnesses during the year:—
    Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.N.C.D.MeaslesWhooping Cough.
  • Page 91
    TABLE I.
    Disease.Boys.Girls.Total.
  • Page 92
    Squint.
    Boys.Girls.Totals.
  • Page 92
    TABLE II. Grand Totals.
    Totals.Per cent.
  • Page 93
    TABLE III. Sex Incidence.
    Boys.Per cent.Girls.Per cent.Totals.
  • Page 93
    TABLE IV. Age Incidence.
    Age.Hypermetropia.HyperAstigmatism.Myopic Group.Totals.
  • Page 94
    GROUP C. TABLE V.
    Boys.Girls.Totals.
  • Page 94
    "A"—Routine Medical Inspection.
    Age.Entrants.Intermed'te GroupLeavers.Grand Total.
    56Other Ages.Total.8121314Other Ages.Total.
  • Page 95
    "B"—Special Inspections.
    Special Cases.Re-examinations (i.e., No. of children re-examined).
    At Schools.At Clinic.At Schools.At Clinic.
  • Page 96
    TABLE III. NumericalReturn of all ExceptionalChildren in the Area in 1920.
    Boys.Girls.Totals.
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    TABLE II. Return of defects found in the course of Medical Inspection in 1920.
    Defects or Disease.Routine Inspections.Specials.
    Number referred for treatment.Number requiring to be kept under observation but not referred for treatment.Number referred for treatment.Number requiring to be kept under observation but not referred for treatment.
    12345
  • Page 97
    TABLE IV. Treatment of Defects of Children during 1920. "A"—Treatment of Minor Ailments.
    Disease or Defect.Number of Children
    Referred for Treatment.Treated.
    Under Local Education Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Totals.
  • Page 97
    "B"—Treatment of Visual Defect. Number of Children
    Referred for Refraction.Submitted to Refraction.For whom Glasses were prescribed.Number who obtained Glasses.Recommended for Treatment other than by Glasses.Received other Forms of Treatment.For whom no Treatment was considered necessary.
    Under Local Education Authority's Scheme— Clinic or Hospital.By Private Practitioner or Hospital.Otherwise.Total.
  • Page 97
    "C"—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.
    Referred for Treatment.Number of Children
    Received Operative Treatment.Received other Forms of Treatment.
    Under Local Education Authority's Scheme— Clinic or Hospital.By Private Practitioner or Hospital.Total.
  • Page 98
    "D"—Treatment of Dental Defects. 1.—Number of Children dealt with.
    Age Groups."Specials."Totals.
  • Page 98
    2.—Particulars of Time given and of Operations undertaken.
    No, of Half-Days devoted to Inspection.No. of Half-Days devoted to Treatment.Total No. of Attendances made by the Children at the Clinic.No. of Permanent Teeth.No. of Temporary Teeth.Total No. of Fillings.No. of Administrations of General Anaesthetics included in (4) and (6).No. of other Operations.
    Extracted.Filled.Extracted.Filled.Permanent Teeth.Temporary Teeth.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)
  • Page 98
    TABLE V. Summary of Treatment of Defects as shown in Table IV (A, B, C, D and F, but excluding E).
    Disease or Defect.Number of Children
    Referred for Treatment.Treated.
    Under Local Education Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Totals.
  • Page 99
    TABLE VI. Summary Relating to Children Medically Inspected at the Routine Inspections during the year 1920.
  • Page 100
    TABLE VII. Statement of Defects for which attendances were made by Children at School Clinic during 1920.
    Conditions.First Inspection.Re-inspections.
    No. Excluded under Art. 53b.No. to Return to School.
    Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.
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    NON-NOTIFIABLE INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Walthamstow Education Committee's " Regulations as to Infectious Diseases in Schools." Notifications received from Head Teachers during period from January 1st to December 31st, 1920.
    District.School.Department.Measles.Whooping Cough.Mumps.Chicken Pox.Ringworm.Sore Throat.Impetigo and Pediculosis.External Eye Disease.Totals.
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    RETURN showing the number of Cases of SCARLET FEVER and DIPHTHERIA notified in each month of Children attending the PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS—1920.
    SCHOOL.DEPARTMENT.JAN.FEB.MAR.APRIL.MAY.JUNE.JULY.AUG.SEPT.OCT.NOV.DEC.TOTALS.
    S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.D.F.D.D.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.S.F.D.