Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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109 [1910
South-East. In Tufnell, Upper Holloway, Tollington and Barnsbury, the
returns have been better on only two occasions; while in Lower Holloway,
Highbury and Islington South-East they have never been so good, even without
allowing for the increase of population.
Cases. Attack-rates.
Tufnell 160 4.79
Upper Holloway 249 6.75
Tollington 171 5.54
Lower Holloway 172 4.35
Highbury 199 3.20
Barnsbury 295 5.55
Islington South East 279 3.87
Total 1,525 4.65
These figures are very good, and should encourage the Public Health
Committee and the Public Health Department in the efforts that they have
been making during the last 19 years.
Wards βThe following is a statement as to the number of cases notified
and the attack-rates in the several wards.
Cases. Attack Rates.
Tufnell 160 4.79 per 1,000 inhabitants.
Upper Holloway 249 6.75 β β
Tollington 171 5.54 ,, ,,
Lower Holloway 172 4.35 β ,,
Highbury 96 -
M ild may 83 - Populations not available from Census return as yet.
Thornhill 199 - ,, ,,
Barnsbury 96 -
St. Mary 81 -
Canonbury 96 -
St. Peter 122 -
Total 1,525 4.65