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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
Lambeth 1903
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1903
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Taking the 72 cases (notified), and the 4 deaths (registered), that have occurred during 1903 within the Borough of Lambeth, the particulars as to sex, age, vaccination and mortality may be tabulated as follows:—
| 9 Children (under 12 years of age). | 4 Males 5 Females | Vaccinated 1 Unvaccinated 3 (i death) Vaccinated 0 Unvaccinated 5 | |
| 72 Total | cases notified. | ||
Further, of the 72 notified cases, the ages were :—
0—Under 1 year of age.
5—Between 1 and 5 years (all unvaccinated).
3—Between 5 and 10 years (1 vaccinated and 2 unvaccinated).
9—Between 10 and 20 years (6 vaccinated and 3 unvaccinated).
42—Between 20 and 40 years (4 revaccinated, 33 vaccinated, 3
doubtful and 2 unvaccinated).
12—Between 40 and 60 years (2 revaccinated and 10 vaccinated).
1—60 and over (vaccinated).
72 Total cases notified.