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Lambeth 1900
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, The Vestry of the Parish of]
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INFLUENZA.
During 1900, 152 deaths were registered from Influenza
in Lambeth, as compared with 151 during 1899, and an
average of 97.0 for the last ten years. Of these 152
deaths, 116 were registered during the first, 17 during
the second, 7 during the third, and 12 during the fourth
quarter of the year.
In London there were registered 1950 deaths (uncorrected)
from Influenza during 1900.
Reviewing the past history ot Lambeth in relation to
Epidemic Influenza, it will be seen that the disease has
been practically epidemic since 1890, rising to a maximum
in 1892, 1895, 1899, and 1900. The disease during 1900
has much above the average for he last 10 years.
Table shewing the number of deaths from Epidemic Influenza during the last to years in Lambeth and London.
| 1890 | 1891 | 1892 | 1893 | 1894 | 1895 | 1896 | 1897 | 1898 | 1899 | Average for 10 years (1890-99.) | 1900 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 47 | 131 | 142 | 85 | 44 | 148 | 51 | 45 | 126 | 151 | 97.0 | 152 |
| London (including Lambeth). | 652 | 2336 | 2264 | 1526 | 750 | 2156 | 496 | 671 | 1283 | 1817 | 1395.1 | 1950 |