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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Mile End 1862

Report of the Medical Officer of Health to the Vestry of Mile End Old Town

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comparison and reference, I find it much more advantageous
to observe the same distinction of time, with the Registrar
General; the year 1860 can be then compared with 1861, or
1859; the year becomes, apparently, at least, better defined.

Table: QUARTERLY SUMMARY OF THE MORTALITY RETURNS OF MILE END OLD TOWN, FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 29, 1862.

QUARTERLY SUMMARY OF THE MORTALITY RETURNS OF MILE END OLD TOWN, FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 29, 1862.

Births734
Deaths462
Excess of Births272
Of the 462 deaths, 224 were males, and 238 females.

Table: The Weekly Averages of Death were—

The Weekly Averages of Death were—

In January35.25
In February36
In March35.4

Table: The mortality in the five Wards of the Hamlet may be thus seen and compared.

The mortality in the five Wards of the Hamlet may be thus seen and compared.

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It may not be considered absolutely correct to make a
statement as to the condition of the gas of the Commercial Company
in this place; but as I hold the appointment of Examiner
of that gas, I may be permitted to mention, that the gas has,