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(156 deaths) 2.08 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (6 deaths) 0.08 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from Non- Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 7
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Tuberculosis Care Committee. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. S. W. Collett, has submitted the following report on the work of the Beckenham Tuberculosis Care Committee, for which I express my thanks :— " The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee, which has been
cases were referred for investigation than in the previous year, but the total number of definite cases of tuberculosis discovered during the year shows very little change from that of recent years. From the point of view of preventive measures,
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14 TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1952, from Local Records. Sex Total Ages Wards* M. F. 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to
Official Returns) All causes—819; Male, 385; Female, 434. causes of death males females 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 5 1 2. Tuberculosis, other 1 — 3. Syphilitic disease 1 — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — 1 6. Meningococcal infections
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Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer Number j Rate per 1,000 of population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate
Hospital, West Wickham. In addition to the aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. has a close liaison with the Tuberculosis After Care Committee ; S.S.A.F.A. (giving financial assistance and clothing) ; Area Pensions Officer ; British Legion
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year : 52. These figures relate to patients resident in Beckenham Borough only. BECKENHAM TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee was formed in 1938 and has undoubtedly rendered a most valuable service by raising
(184 deaths) 2.44 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (8 deaths) 0.11 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population from NonPulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 Death Rate per 1,000 of Civilian Population
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M. | F. | Total | 0 to 5 | 6 to 10 | 11 to 15 | 16 to 20 | 21 to 25 | 26 to 35 | 36 to 45 | 46 to 55 | 56 to 65 | 66 and over | Age unknown | L.Pk. and K.H. | M.H. | C.C. | C.H. | E.P. | Short-lands | W.W. |
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excellent—1,310 diphtheria immunisations, 841 smallpox vaccinations, and 57 B.C.G. vaccinations against tuberculosis were carried out. It is important to recognise that B.C.G. vaccination is only performed at the Chest Clinic on child contacts
year under review : " The Beckenham Tuberculosis Care Committee, which is one of 28 such Committees associated with the Kent Council of .Social Services, continued its voluntary welfare work amongst local tuberculosis patients and their
TUBERCULOSIS—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1954, from Local Records. Sex Ages Wards* M. F. Total 0 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 25 26 to
Official Returns) All causes—828 ; Male, 405 ; Female, 423. CAUSES OF DEATH MALES FEMALES 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 7 1 2. Tuberculosis, other 1 1 3. Syphilitic disease — — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections
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Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate per
Assistance Board. In addition to the aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. has a close liaison with the Tuberculosis After Care Committee, Area Pensions Officer, British Legion, The Disabled Persons Committee, and Children's Homes.
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Statistics for years 1948 to 1957 11 Total Deaths 12 Cancer Deaths, 1953 to 1957 13 Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 14 Infantile Mortality 15 Morbidity Returns 16 Section B. Health and Social Services Group Hospitals and Clinics 17 County
population from Cancer (169 deaths) 2.24 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (3 deaths) 0.04 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (no deaths) 0.00 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Accidents
Clinics for the first time during 1957. Adults Children under 15 years Male Female Male Female Pulmonary Tuberculosis 28 14 1 1 Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — — — — Non-Tuberculous 47 44 15 13 Non-Tuberculous Tuberculous New Contacts Examined 189
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0 to 5 | 6 to 10 | 11 to 15 | 16 to 20 | 21 to 25 | 26 to 35 | 36 to 45 | 46 to 55 | 56 to 65 | 66 and over | Age unknown | l.Pk. and K.H. | M.H. | C.C. | C.H. | E.P. | Short-lands | W.W. (Nth.) | W.W. (Sth.) | ||||
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Deaths from Cancer 156 184 152 152 169 Males 410 Females 403 Total 813 For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown:— 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 6 8 6 2 3 Males 22 Females 2 Total 24 13
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BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE I have pleasure in submitting the following report forwarded to me by Mr. M. E. Forster, the present Hon. Secretary of the above Committee:- "During the past year the Beckenham District Tuberculosis
firms attended. no. of persons active inactive non-tuberculous examined pulmonary pulmonary conditions tuberculosis tuberculosis 1,722 2 1 26 Non-Tuberculous conditions, consisted of :— Cancer of Lung 1 Pneumonitis 1 Emphysema 1 Abnormalities
classified in the following groups. The major causes alone are considered, but more than one may apply to each case. Tuberculosis 8 Chest Disease 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis 1 Arthritis, Spine or hips, or Rheumatism 10 Angina or Cardiac weakness 2 Coronary
Official Returns). All causes—787. Male, 383 ; Female, 404. causes of death males females 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 2 1 2. Tuberculosis, other — — 3. Syphilitic disease 1 1 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections
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against Smallpox in the Welfare Clinics was slightly increased; while at the Chest Clinic, 59 contacts of Tuberculosis were successfully treated with B.C.G. vaccine. During the year, another vaccination scheme was successfully carried
Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate per
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Party—Women's Section. Labour Party—Women's Section. Pharmaceutical Society (G.B.) West Kent Branch. District Tuberculosis Care Committee. Junior Accident Prevention Council. British Red Cross Society. Girl Guides Organisation. NATIONAL
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Statistics for years 1949 to 1958 12 Total Deaths 13 Cancer Deaths, 1954 to 1958 14 Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 15 Infantile Mortality 16 National Insurance Sickness Claims (Graph) 17 Section B. Health and Social Services Group Hospitals
Clinics for the first time during 1958. Adults Children under 15 years Male Female Male Female Pulmonary Tuberculosis 22 19 1 — Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — 2 — — Non-Tuberculous 72 47 10 10 Non-Tuberculous Tuberculous New Contacts Examined 195
that the house was " haunted " ; investigations were carried out and points were awarded for other reasons. Tuberculosis, Pulmonary and Non-Pulmonary 6 Chest Diseases 5 Rheumatism, Arthritis, Arthropathy Angina or Cardiac Weakness 2 Cerebral
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Deaths from Cancer 184 152 152 169 177 Males 428 Females 306 Total 734 For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown:— 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 8 6 2 3 1 Males 18 Females 2 Total 20
population from Cancer (177 deaths) 2.36 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (no deaths) 0.00 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Accidents
BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE The following report has been submitted by Mr. M. E. Forster, Hon. Secretary of the above Committee, to whom I express my thanks. " During the past year the Beckenham District Tuberculosis Care Committee,
Official Returns). All causes—968. Male, 456 ; Female, 512. CAUSES OF DEATH MALES FEMALES 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 1 — 2. Tuberculosis, other — — 3. Syphilitic disease — — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections
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Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in Childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis Deaths from all forms of Cancer ~ Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Number Rate per 1,000 population Number Rate per
Other Activities In addition to all aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. is closely connected with the Tuberculosis Care Committee, Area Pension Officer, British Legion, the Disabled Persons' Committee and Children's Homes. Holidays
Party—Women's Section. Labour Party—Women's Section. Pharmaceutical Society (G.B.) West Kent Branch. District Tuberculosis Care Committee. Junior Accident Prevention Council. British Red Cross Society. Girl Guides Organisation. NATIONAL
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Summary of Vital Statistics 10 Total Deaths 11 Cancer Deaths, 1957 to 1961 12 Notifications and Deaths from Tuberculosis 13 Infantile Mortality 14 Section B. Health and Social Services Hospitals and Clinics 15 County Council Health Services
Clinics for the first time during 1961 Adults Children under 15 years Male Female Male Female Pulmonary Tuberculosis 20 14 — — Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis — 1 — — Non-Tuterculous 89 71 33 32 Non-Tuberculous Tuberculous New Contacts Examined 152
BECKENHAM DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE The following report on the work of the local Tuberculosis Care Committee has been submitted by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. M. E. Forster, to whom I express my thanks. " During 1961 the Beckenham District
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0 to 5 | 6 to 10 | 11 to 15 | 16 to 20 | 21 to 25 | 26 to 35 | 36 to 45 | 46 to 55 | 56 to 65 | 66 and over | Age unknown | L.Pk. and K.H. | M.H. | C.C. | C.H. | E.P. | Short-lands | W.W. (Nth.) | W.W. (Sth.) | ||||
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Deaths from Cancer 169 177 186 182 193 Males 452 Females 455 Total 907 For comparison, deaths from Respiratory Tuberculosis are shown :— 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 3 1 2 1 1 Males 5 Females 3 Total 8 12
cause have shown a slight decrease over the past few years. Deaths from respiratory tuberculosis have also diminished. Notification of new cases of tuberculosis were 35, compared with twice the number recorded in my first annual report for
population from Cancer (193 deaths) 2.52 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (1 death) 0.01 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (0 death) 0.00 Death Rate per 1,000 population from Accidents (16
defect face and ears (Treacher-Collins Syndrome) 1 Arthritis hip 1 Virus meningitis 1 General Debility 1 Tuberculosis 3 Cardiovascular Coronary disease or angina 3 Hypertension 2 Hemiplegia 1 Myocardial failure 2 Auricular fibrillation
Official Returns). All causes—877. Male, 387 Female, 490. causes of death males females 1. Tuberculosis, respiratory 1 — 2. Tuberculosis, other — — 3. Syphilitic disease — — 4. Diphtheria — — 5. Whooping Cough — — 6. Meningococcal infections
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report for the year 1959, and I am pleased to say that the number of patients in the district suffering from tuberculosis, and seeking assistance through the County Council's care and aftercare scheme continues to show a downward trend." REPORT
Health Visitors. In addition to the aforementioned activities the W.V.S. is closely connected with the Tuberculosis After-Care Committee, Area Pension Officer, British Legion, The Disabled Persons' Committee and Children's Homes.
Council undertakes, free of charge, the disinfection of rooms, articles of clothing and bedding after cases of Tuberculosis and occasionally other Infectious Diseases. Requests for the steam disinfection of bedding, etc., other than for notifiable
contacts from Beckenham were examined at the Chest Clinic during 1945 and 2 were found positive. TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee which was formed in 1938 has continued to operate throughout the war years and
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M. | F. | Total | 0 to 5 | 5 to 10 | 10 to 15 | 15 to 20 | 20 to 25 | 25 to 35 | 35 to 45 | 45 to 55 | 55 to 65 | Over 65 | L. PR. | K.H. | M.H. | C.C. | E.P. | PR. L. | Short | W.W. |
(1918-1919) was between seven and eight per cent. VARIOUS DEATH RATES. Period Death Rate Cancer Death Rate Tuberculosis. Notifications and Death Rate Infantile Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births Maternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 births
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Disease suspected | Total 1945 | Results | Comparative Total for 1944 | |
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Disease | Total | Beck-enham | West Wick-ham | Male | Female | 0 to 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 | Over 65 | Removed to Hospital | Deaths |
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1930-34 1935-39 1940-44 Diseases of the Heart 1 and Circulation 246 332 355 348 485 Cancer 143 152 150 143 193 tuberculosis 69 69 48 45 49 Pneumonia 58 49 43 39 47 All other Infectious Diseases 83 76 39 28 34 Diseases of the Digestive Organs 36 21 56 50
examination for tubercle bacilli. In both cases the milks vere satisfactory, and showed no evidence of tuberculosis. FOOD SAMPLING. 69 samples of food (not including milk) were taken during the year, and were found to be genuine. MEAT INSPECTION.
Legitimate 13 13 Illegitimate — 2 Total 28 Death Rate from Lancer (109 deaths) 1.852 Death Rate from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (31 Deaths) 0.520 Table A. Birth rates, Civilian Death rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Mortality and Case rates
number of cases notified during the year, the number removed to Hospital and the number of deaths. Cases of Tuberculosis are shown in a separate table. Disease Total Beckenham West Wickham Male Female 0 to 1 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15
Disease suspected Total 1945 Results Comparative Total for 1944 Positive Negative Diphtheria 133 6 127 299 Tuberculosis 33 — 33 55 Other Diseases - - - 5 Total 166 6 160 359 OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM. No cases were notified. 38
1942 62 1933 10 1938 13 1943 174 1934 7 1939 24 1944 446 1935 5 1940 11 Total 800 PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No occasion has arisen during the year to exercise the powers conferred by these Regulations of prohibiting
contacts from Beckenham were examined at the Chest Clinic during 1946 and 3 were found positive. TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE. The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee which was formed in 1938 has continued to raise considerable sums of money and
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M. | F. | 0 to 5 | 5 to 10 | 10 to 15 | 15 to 20 | 20 to 25 | 25 to 35 | 35 to 45 | 45 to 55 | 55 to 65 | Over 65 | L. PR. | K.H. | M.H. | C.C. | E.P. | PR. L. | Short | W.W. |
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number of cases notified during the year, the number removed to Hospital and the number of deaths. Cases of Tuberculosis are shown in a separate table. Disease Beckenham West Wickham Total 0 to 1 1 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 25 25 to 45 45 to 65 Over 65
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25 Tuberculosis—Table of Notifications and Deaths, 1946, from Local Records Sex Total Ages Wards M. F. 0 to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15
Legitimate 17 11 Illegitimate Total 28 , Death Rate from Cancer (152 deaths) 2,190 Death Rate from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (22 Deaths) 0.314 Table A. Birth rates, Civilian Death rates, Analysis of Mortality, Maternal Mortality in the Year 1946.
Disease suspected Total 1946 Results Comparative Total for 1945 Positive Negative Diphtheria 117 1 116 133 Tuberculosis 41 1 40 33 Other Diseases 6 - 6 - Total 164 2 162 166 OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM. No cases were notified. 24
12 1943 43 1934 4 1939 20 1944 179 1935 5 1940 35 1945 534 1936 8 1941 31 Total 922 PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No occasion has arisen during the year to exercise the powers conferred by these Regulations of prohibiting
Civilians from all causes (including enemy action) Deaths of Mothers in childbirth Deaths from Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Deaths from all forms of Cancer. Number Rate per 1,000 of population Number Number Rate per 1,000 of population Number Rate
Notification: In 5 cases notification was not made until after death. Care Committee: The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee has given considerable assistance to patients in ways which are outside the scope of official schemes. PUBLIC
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Disease suspected Total 1941 Results Comparative Positive Negative Total - 1940 Diphtheria 141 4 137 135 Tuberculosis 92 11 81 94 Other diseases 3 - 3 20 Totals 236 15 221 249
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Beckenham and Penge Joint Maternity Home and 5 in private homes. OPTHALMIA NEONATORUM. One case was notified. TUBERCULOSIS . The total of 58 cases compares with 65, 66, 71, 60and 72 in the preceding five years. In addition to the. 58 new cases there
Condition Weight in lbs Leg of Pork Extensive bruising 13¼ Mutton Putrid 4¾ Beef Putrid 5 Forequarter of Beef Tuberculosis 129 Horseflesh Putrid 2½ Bacon do. 16½ Rabbits (2 cases) do. 130 Cheese do. 3 3 Tins Ox Tongues do. 25½ 13 tins of Chicken & Ham
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Disease suspected Total 1943 Results Comparative Total for 1942 Positive Negative Diphtheria 214 14 200 141 Tuberculosis 81 10 71 121 Other Diseases 6 - 6 2 Total 301 24 277 264 INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. Special measures were taken to provide help through
Care Committee.—The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee has given considerable assistance to patients in ways which are outside the scope of official schemes. PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No oceasion
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299 14 285 214 Tuberculosis 55 2 53 81 Other Diseases 5 5 6 Total 359 16 343 301 PUERPERAL PYREXIA. Ten cases were notified: 9 occurred in the Beckenham and Penge Joint Maternity Hospital, and 1 in the patient's own home. OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM.
Care. Committee.—The Voluntary Tuberculosis Care Committee has given considerable assistance to patients in ways which are outside the scope of official schemes. PUBLIC HEALTH (PREVENTION OF TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1925. No occasion