[Report 1918] / Medical Officer of Health, Isle of Ely County Council.

  • Isle of Ely (England). County Council. n 78027969.
Date:
1918
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Credit: [Report 1918] / Medical Officer of Health, Isle of Ely County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHATTERIS URBAN DISTRICT. Medical Officer of Health— R. E. Nix, B.A., M R., B.C. Births.—!)] children were born during the year, giving a Birth- Rate of 169 per 1,000 births. The conditions in many bouses are bad, and there is a lack of competent monthly nurses. For the preservation of infant life the provision of a Maternity Home is considered essential. Deaths.—There were 92 deaths, giving a Death Rate of 19*6 per 1,000. 32 of these deaths occurred in connection with the Influenza epidemic. Infantile Mortality.—4 deaths only occurred in children under one year of age, giving a rate of 43'9 per 1,000 births. Infectious Diseases.—There were 13 cases. One death resulted from Diphtheria. .In Isolation Hospital is available. Tuberculosis.—11 cases were notified and 0 deaths, all from Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Sanitation.—This is satisfactory. Inspection of Bakehouses, Slaughterhouses and Factories has re- vealed few defects, and those found have been remedied. Milk Supply.—This is entirely local and is satisfactory as to purity. Supplies are sometimes scanty. Water Supply. This is on the whole good. 104 houses in the area supplied by the Council’s mains are still unconnected. Scavenging.—The services are satisfactorily performed. / Inspector of Nuisances.—Many defects found have been remedied. Drainage and Sewerage.—There are still 106 privies in the town area. Three privies and 1 pail closet have been converted into water closets. Housing.—No new houses have been built during the year. There is considerable overcrowding in some with consequent danger to health.