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Battersea 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]

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Table: Age Periods.The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the total deaths (corrected) in Battersea during 1920:—

Age Periods.The following table shows the age and sex distribution of the total deaths (corrected) in Battersea during 1920:—

Under 1 year.1-55-1010-1515-2525-4545-6565-Total.
M218674112371202708081,078
F168672622561281748651,006
3861846784982484446782,079

Table: The corrected number of deaths of males and females registered in each quarter of the year is set out as follows:—

The corrected number of deaths of males and females registered in each quarter of the year is set out as follows:—

Males.Females.Total.
First quarter818817680
Second quarter272248520
Third quarter229198422
Fourth quarter259248607

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Deaths in Public Institutions.
During 1920 the deaths of Battersea residents occurring in
Public Institutions numbered 882. Of this number 516
occurred within and 366 outside the Borough. Of the total
deaths in Public Institutions 494 occurred in Poor Law
Institutions.

Table: Senile Mortality.During 1920 the deaths of 673 persons aged 65 years and upwards were registered in the Borough of Battersea. The distribution of these deaths is set out in the following table:—

Senile Mortality.During 1920 the deaths of 673 persons aged 65 years and upwards were registered in the Borough of Battersea. The distribution of these deaths is set out in the following table:—

District.65 and under 75.75 and under 85.85 and upwards.Total over 65.
East Battersea1279928249
North-West Battersea986214169
South-West Battersea12410328255
Borough of Battersea34426465673