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Paddington 1900
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Report of Medical Officer of Health.]
TABLE 40. Deaths of Illegitimate Children. Causes of Death. 1900.
| Ages | 0-1. | 1-5. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | M. | F. | M. | F. |
| Measles | — | — | 1 | — |
| Diphtheria | — | — | — | 1 |
| Diarrhœa | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Want of Breast Milk | — | 2 | — | — |
| Tuberculous Disease | — | 1 | — | — |
| Premature Birth | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| Congenital Malformations | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Convulsions | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Bronchitis, Pneumonia | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| Enteritis | 4 | — | — | — |
| Overlaid | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Violence | 2 | — | — | — |
| Atrophy and Debility | 3 | — | — | — |
| Other Causes | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Totals | 21 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
Inquests were held respecting 9 deaths.