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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 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
| Sub-Districts. | Under 1 year. | 1 to 5 Years. | 5 to 15 Years. | 15 to 25 Years. | 25 to 65 Years. | 65 Years and Upwards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham | 23.32 | 9.04 | 3.2I | 2.92 | 35.57 | 25.94 | |
| Putney | 19.08 | 12.17 | 5.26 | 3.00 | 36.81 | 23.68 | |
| Streatham | 19.75 | 9.03 | 3.61 | 4.29 | 32.39 | 30.93 | |
| Tooting | 35.20 | 16.53 | 4.53 | 4.53 | 24.53 | 14.66 | |
| Wandsworth | 27.41 | 10.57 | 3.65 | 3.55 | 33.40 | 21.42 | |
| Whole Borough | 24.63 | 10.66 | 3.79 | 3.69 | 32.90 | 24.34 | |
Compared with 1904, the percentage of deaths under one year to
total deaths was .45 lower; from one to five years .21 higher ; from five
to fifteen years 1.13 higher ; from 15 to 25 years .17 lower ; from 25 to
65 years .53 higher ; and from 65 years and upwards 1.24 lower.
The comparatively large increase in the percentage at five to 15
years was due to the increased number of deaths at these ages from
Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever and all other causes.
As was the case in previous years there is a considerable
difference between the percentages in the sub-districts. Under one
year Putney had a percentage of only 19.08, while Tooting had one of
35.20, while at 65 years and upwards Streatham had a percentage of
30.93 and Tooting a percentage of 14.66.
These differences in rates are due to the differences in age
constitution and social conditions in the sub-districts, Tooting and
Wandsworth containing a much larger proportion of persons under
five years of age to total population and also a larger proportion of
the working classes.