[Report 1942] / Medical Officer of Health, Atherton U.D.C.

  • Atherton (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1942
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Credit: [Report 1942] / Medical Officer of Health, Atherton U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Population for Birth, rate and Death rate 19,530 Per 1,000 of estimated po] pulation Live Birthrate Crude deathrate Deathrate from tuberculosis of respiratory system Deathrate from Cancer Rate of deaths und er one yes per 1,000 live Birth Mean of 5 yrs 1937 - 1941 194-1 14.25 16.1 12.1 12. 5 0.40 0.45 1.47 1.52 50 75 1942 16.5 10.3 0.30 1.37 74 increase or de- crease in 1942 on 5 yrs averag 1937 - 1941 Previous year + 2.25 e + C.4 - 1.8 - 2.2 - 0 .10 — 0.15 -0.10 -0.15 4- 24 - 1 England <a. Bales 15.3 11.6 49 Maternal Mortality rate 1 I Mean of 5 years 1937 - 1941 1941 Per 1,000 live Births 4.00 6.27 Per 1,000 total {live & still) births 3.31 5-95 3.942 3.12 ___ Increase or decrease in 1942 - 0.89 on 5 yrs’ average 1937 - 1941 - 0.38 Previous Year - 3-15 - 3.03 England & Wales 2.01 WATER SUPPLY The water from the Manchester and Bolton supplies was maintained in a satisfactory manner. POOD 'IB SPEC TI OB ‘This work has Been carried out continuously during the year. Milk is the most important food requiring constant supervision as owing to war conditions the risks in its production are increased and the incidence of Bovine tuberculosis greater in the older cattle now Being maintained. INFECTIOUS DISEASES Tuberculosis in this area shows a diminished mortality. Diphtheria has Been less prevalent - 12 cases, 2 deaths of children who had not Been immunised. Half the child population has now Been immunised, But three-quarters should Be protected Before we are reasonably safe, and it is hoped that those.parents who hold Back for some careless or trivial reason will examine their conscience and then notify their consent. Willing help has Been rendered oy the Health Visitors, the Matron and staff of the War-time Nursery, and the Sister, First Aid Post. Arrangements have Been made.whereby children may Be immunised free of cost By their own doctor, if that course is preferred. (2)
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