[Report 1953] / Medical Officer of Health, Aspull U.D.C.

Aspull (England). Urban District Council.

Date:: 1953

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Credit: [Report 1953] / Medical Officer of Health, Aspull U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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1.—STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA. Area in acres: 1906. Population—Preliminary Census, 1951 : 6,522. Home Population—Registrar-General’s estimate mid-1953 : 6,520. No. of inhabited houses at end of 1953 according to rate books : 1,959 Rateable Value : £20,698. Sum represented by a penny rate: £81. Social conditions, including the chief industries carried on in the area— The inhabitants are chiefly of the manual working class. Industries: one cotton mill, one small engineering works and one small carpet factory. VITAL STATISTICS. Particulars of any unusual or excessive mortality during the year which has received or required comment: Nil. Any causes of sickness or invalidity which have been specially note- worthy in the area during the year: 123 cases of Measles were notified. Any conditions of occupation or environment which appear to have had a prejudicial effect on health: Nil. 2.—GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE AREA. Public Health Officers of the Local Authority. Medical Officer of Health: R. A. COOKE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. Qualifications and special diplomas: None. Is he a whole or part-time officer of the local authority?: Part. Any other public appointments held by him?: None. Is he in private practice?: Yes. Sanitary Inspector— Thomas Spencer, Cert.R.S.I. and S.I.E.J.B. Whole-time. Other appointments: Cleansing, Rodent and Petroleum Officer. Other Public Health Officers: None.