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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

Lewisham 1913

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

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Table: The following table shows the number of births occurring in the various Wards of the Borough, together with the rate per 1000 inhabitants:—

The following table shows the number of births occurring in the various Wards of the Borough, together with the rate per 1000 inhabitants:—

Wards.Males.Females.Total.Birth Rate.
Church54459916.52
Manor11410321725.42
South48459313.93
Blackheath46539914.83
Lewisham Village12915628518.68
Lewisham Park28919743623.63
Brockley19316435721.90
Catford41440181518.66
Forest Hill20521241719.04
Sydenham31632564122.24
Births registered outside the Borough222143—
Whole Borough1,7801,7223,50220.33

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The Notification of Births Act, 1907.
During the year 35.28 notifications of births were received
under the above-named Act. In 315 cases the notification was
only received after a notice had been sent to the father from
this Department.

Table: The following Table shows the number of cases notified the person by whom notified, whether the children were born alive or dead, and the total number of births registered in the Borough:—

The following Table shows the number of cases notified the person by whom notified, whether the children were born alive or dead, and the total number of births registered in the Borough:—

Total No. of Births Notified.Notified byNo Born Alive.No. Born Dead.No. Births Registered.
Medical Attendant.Parent.Midwife.Other Person.
8528110915897785'23439893502