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Barnes 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

Published
1913
Pages
68
Tables
33

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33 tables in this report

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    Statistical Memoranda for 1912.
  • Page 15
    The following table shows how the poor were relieved:—
    Expenditure.
    £s.d.
  • Page 16
    Table showing diseases of patients receiving Poor Law Medical Relief for 1912.
    DISEASE.Barnes.Mortlake.Total.
  • Page 19
    The deaths in infants under one year are given in the following table:—
    DISEASE.NUMBER.
  • Page 20
    Table showing death rates of various age groups. Mortality at different ages.
    DEATHS.AGE GROUP.Rate per 1,000 of Population.
  • Page 25
    Table showing the work done by the Sanitary Inspectors during 1912, with regard to places under the Factory and Workshops Act, 1901.
    BARNES.MORTLAKE.TOTALS.
    No.Visits.No.Visits.No.Visits.
  • Page 31
    The following table gives the number of shops and the number of visits made during 1912.
    No.No. of Visits.
  • Page 32
    The following table shows cases of non-notifiable disease based on information received from the Head Teachers of the schools.
    DISEASE.Number.
  • Page 34
    Table showing the general work done by the Public Health Department during 1912, and in the preceding two years.
    Nature of Work Done.191019111912
  • Page 36
    H ospital A dministration.
    DISEASE.No.Deaths.Percentage.
  • Page 36
    SCARLET FEVER. There were 102 cases admitted during 1912. The average duration of stay for all cases was 40 days.
    Month of Admission.Males.Females.
  • Page 37
    SCARLET FEVER. Age and Sex Distribution of Scarlet Fever Cases.
    YEANS.
    0—1.1-2.2-3.3—4.4-5.5-10.10-1615.
  • Page 38
    There were 46 cases admitted during the year. The average duration of stay was 25 days. Here again the winter months are responsible for the majority of cases, and females are more prone to attack than males.
    Month of Admission.Males.Females.
  • Page 38
    Age and Sex Distribution of Diphtheria Cases.
    YEARS.
    0—1.1-2.2—3.3-4.4—5.5-10.10—15.15.
  • Page 42
    The following Table shows the results of Bacteriological Examinations carried out at the hospital during 1912.
    Result.Diphtheria.Tvphoid Fever.Pulmonary Tuberculosis.Other DiseasesTotals.
  • Page 46
    Table showing occupations and ages of cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis notified during 1912.
    OCCUPATIONS.15 to 25 years.25 to 45 years.45 to 65 years.
  • Page 46
    Table showing Age and Sex incidence of Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis notified during 1912.
    1 to 15 years.15 to 25 years.25 to 45 years.45 to 65 years.
    MFMFMFMF
  • Page 49
    Table showing work done during 1912 in relation to infectious diseases, including Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
    BARNES.MORTLAKE.TOTALS.
  • Page 51
    Report of the Inspector appointed under the Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909.
    BARNES.MORTLAKE.TOTALS.
  • Page 54
    FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. List of Samples taken in Barnes and Mortlake, etc., during the year ended 1912.
    Articles Purchased.Number of Samples.Number Genuine.Slightly Adulterated, or deteriorated.Cases in which proceedings have been taken.Convictions obtained.Total Fines and Costs.
    £s.d.
  • Page 55
    Premises controlled by Byelaws.
    Trade.No.No. of Visits.No. of Notices served.No. complied with.
  • Page 55
    Table showing the number of certain places under the Council's supervision, and the visits made to them during 1912.
    BARNES.MORTLAKE.TOTALS.
    No.Visits.No.Visits.NoVisits.
  • Page 58
    TABLE I. Vital Statistics of whole District during 1912 and previous Years. Name of District—Barnes Urban.
    Year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable DeathsNett Deaths belonging to the District.
    Of nonresidents registered in the District.Of residents not registered in the District.
    Uncorrected Number.Nett.Under 1 year of age.At all ages.
    Number.Rate.Number.Rate per 1,000 nett birthNumber.Rate.
    Number.Rate.
    12345678910111213
  • Page 59
    TABLE II. Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the year 1912.
    Notifiable Disease.Number of Cases Notified.Total Casts notified in each locality.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At all ages.At ages—Years.1 Barnes2 M'rtl'ke
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 2525 to 45.45 to 6565 and upw'ds.
  • Page 60
    TABLE III. Causes of, and Ages at, Death during the year 1912.
    Causes of Death.Nett Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring within or without the District.Total Deaths whether of Residents or Nonresidents in Institutions in the District.
    All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and upwards.
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    TABLE IV. Infant Mortality during the Year 1912. 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 1 Month.1-3 Months.3-6 Months.6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under 1 year.
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  • Page 64
    1.- INSPECTION. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.Written NoticesProsecutions.
  • Page 64
    2.—DEFECTS FOUND.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.Number of Prosecutions
    Found.Remedied.Referred toH.M. Inspector
  • Page 65
    3—REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Register (S. 131) at the end of the year.Number.
  • Page 65
    4.—OTHER MATTERS.
    Class.Number.
  • Page 66
    5.—HOME WORK.
    NATURE OF WORK.OUTWORKERS' LISTS. SECTION 107.OUTWORK IN UNWHOLESOME PREMISES (SEC. 108).OUTWORK IN INFECTED PREMISES (SECS. 109. 110).
    *Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.Prosecutions.Instances.Notices served.Prosecutions.Instances.Orders made (S. 110).Prosecutions (Sections 109, 110).
    Sending twice in the year.Sending once in the year
    Failing to keep or permit inspection of lists.Failing to send lists.
    Lists.Outworkers.Lists.Outworkers.
    Contractors.WorkmenContractors.Workmen