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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
Wandsworth 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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68 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
| 1901. | 1902. | 1903. | 1904. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total deaths under one year from Diarrhœa and and Dysentery, including Epidemic Diarrhœa and Zymotic Enteritis in first quarter of the year | 5 | 2 | 10 | 5 |
| Do. in second quarter | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Do. in third quarter | 107 | 52 | 45 | 160 |
| Do. in fourth quarter | 11 | 19 | 25 | 6 |
| Total deaths under one year from other forms of Enteritis in first quarter of year | 1 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Do. in second quarter | 7 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Do. in third quarter | 35 | 19 | 21 | 38 |
| Do. in fourth quarter | 5 | 10 | 13 | 1 I |
The number of deaths from Diarrhœa and Enteritis under one
year represents as much as 28.8 per cent. of the total mortality at that
age, and, in consequence, special attention has been given to ascertain
if possible the exact causes which operate in producing this disease.
Out of the total 180 deaths, inquiries where made in the case of
145, and the following Table shows the methods of feeding the
children who died from Diarrhœa and Zymotic Enteritis.