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Clerkenwell 1900

Report on the public health and sanitary condition of the Parish of Clerkenwell [West Division, Borough of Finsbury] for the year 1900

Published
1901
Author
Newman, George.
Pages
100
Tables
24

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24 tables in this report

  • Page 8
    The following table sets forth the population, births, and birthrates for Clerkenwell for the past five years:—
    Population.Births.Birth-Rates.
  • Page 11
    As regards their distribution, all the deaths belonging to Clerkenwell may be summarized briefly as follows:—
  • Page 11
    As regards distribution according to age, the following table of total deaths (intra-parochial and extra-parochial) at subjoined ages gives the comparative returns from 1896-1900 inclusive:—
    Mortality from All Causes at Subjoined Ages, 1896-1900. (Population remaining constant, 66,202).
    At all Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 65.65 and upwards.Total Birth Rate.Total Death Rate.
  • Page 15
    one year into consideration, the causes of death were as follows:—
    Diarrhoea.Prematurity.Malnutrition and Debility.Bronchitis.Pneumonia.Convulsions.Suffocated in Bed.Measles.Whooping Cough.Accidents.Tuberculosis.Diphtheria, Erysipelas, Croup.Miscellaneous.Totals.
  • Page 15
    The deaths of persons over 65 were as follows:—
  • Page 16
    The claims of death at the two extremes of life, and the effect of season, is shown roughly as follows:—
    Jan.-March.April-June.July-Sept.Oct.-Dec.Total.
  • Page 18
    The general position of Clerkenwell in comparison with London is set forth in the following table:—
    Clerkenwell.London.
    Year.Births.Deaths from all causes.Zymotic Deaths.Infantile Mortality per 1,000 Births.Births.Deaths from all causes.Zymotic Deaths.Infantile Mortality per 1,000 Births.
  • Page 25
    These figures are the lowest returns for this District for some years past as will be seen in the following table:—
    No. of Cases Notified.No. of Deaths.Death Rate per 1,000.
  • Page 27
    The age incidence of Diphtheria for 1900 is shown in the following table: —
    Ages in YearsUnder 11-55-1515-2525-6565-Total
  • Page 28
    The following table shows the seasonal occurrence of the cases of Diptheria notified to us:—
    MonthsJan.Feb.Mar.Apl.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.
  • Page 28
    The following are the death-rates from Diphtheria in Clerkenwell during the last 10 years:—
    Years.1891.1892.1893.18941895.1896.1897.1898.1899.1900.
  • Page 29
    As regards the former point, the following figures will be of interest :—
    Rain in Inches (London).Difference from average of first 80 years.Diphtheria Death Rates in Clerkenwell.No. of Cases of Diphtheria notified.
  • Page 31
    Notification and Death Rates of Enteric Fever in Clerkenwell for Ten Years (1891-1900).
    Notified cases of Enteric Fever per 1,000 of the population from 1891 to 1900 inclusive.Death rates from Enteric Fever per 1,000 of the populaton from 1891 to 1900 inclusive.
    Year.Cases per 1,000 of Population.Year.Death rates per 1,000 of population.
  • Page 41
    The following table shows the total deaths from Phthisis in Clerkenwell for the last five years, the age incidence of the mortality, and the death rates:—
    Year0-1010-2020-3030-4040-5050-6060Totals.Death Rate.
  • Page 63
    The density of population is thus represented :—
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891. Nuisance Cases. INSPECTOR GREEN.
    Date.Name.Address of Premises.Offence.Result.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891. Nuisance Cases-Continued. INSPECTOR GREEN.
    Date.Name.Address of Premises.Offence.Result.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.)—Continued. Diseased and Unsound Food- Continued. INSPECTOR GREEN.
    Date.Name.Address of Premises.Offence.Result.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1891. Nuisance Cases. INSPECTOR ENSOR.
    Date.Name.Address of Premises.Offence.Result.
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    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS). INSPECTOR ENSOR.
    Date.Name.Address of Premises.Offence.Result.
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    Table I. Name of District—Clerkenwell. FOR WHOLE DISTRICT.
    Year.Population estimated to Middle of each Year.Births.Deaths under One Year of Age.Deaths at all Ages. Total.Deaths in Public Institutions.Deaths of Non-Residents registered in District.Deaths of Residents registered beyond District.Deaths at all Ages. Nett.
    Number.Rate.*Number.Rate per 1,000 Births registered.Number.Rate.*Number.Rate.*
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    Table II. Name of District—Clerkenwell.
    Names of Localities.1.—Clerkenwell.2.—St. James.3.—Amwell.4.—Goswell.
    Year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.Population estimated to middle of each year.Births registered.Deaths at all Ages.Deaths under 1 year.
    a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.ab.c.d.
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    Table III. Clerkenwell District. CASES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR 1900.
    Notifiable Disease.Cases notified in Whole District.Total Cases notified in each Locality.No. of Cases Removed to Hospital from each Locality
    At all Ages.At Ages—Years.Amwell.St. James.Goswell.Amwell.St. James.Goswell.
    Under 1.1 to 5.6 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 65.65 and upwards.1.2.3.1.2.3.
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    Table IV. Clerkenwell District. CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT, DEATH DURING YEAR 1900.
    Causes of Death.Deaths in whole District at subjoined Ages.Deaths in Localities (at all Ages.)Deaths in Public Institutions.
    All ages.Under 1.1 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 65.65 and upwardsSt. James.Amwell.Goswell.