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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
Hampstead 1919
Report for the year 1919 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following table gives the deaths from Influenza in age periods in recent years:—
| Year. | Under 1. | 1—5. | 5—15. | 15-25 | 25—45. | 45 - 65, | 65— | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | .. | 1 | .. | .. | 3 | 9 | 13 | |
| 1915 | 1 | .. | 3 | 8 | 11 | 23 | ||
| 1916 | .. | .. | .. | , , | 1 | 2 | 17 | 20 |
| 1917 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| 1918 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 31 | 62 | 29 | 21 | 162 |
| 1919 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 45 | 17 | 19 | 95 |
The deaths of Hampstead "residents" from Influenza in 1919 occurred at ages and among sexes as follows:—
| Age | Sex. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male. | Female. | ||
| Under 1 | 2 | l | 3 |
| 1—2 | .. | l | 1 |
| 2—5 | .. | 1 | |
| 5—15 | .. | .. | .. |
| 15—25 | .. | 9 | 9 |
| 25—45 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 45-65 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 65— | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 37 | 58 | 95 | |
These figures relate to Hampstead "resident" civilians only.
Sailors, soldiers, airmen, and "non-residents " are not included.
Measles, German Measles, Whooping Cough.
Information respecting these diseases will be found in the section
relating to Maternity and Child Welfare.