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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
Stepney 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Old Age.
172 deaths were attributable to Old Age. This corresponds to a death rate of
62 per 1,000 of the population.
61 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of 1.15 per 1,000.
27 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of .58 per 1,000.
61 belonged to Mile End Old Town, or at the rate of -54 per 1,000.
23 belonged to the Whitechapel District, or at the rate of .35 per 1,000.
Table showing the ages of persons who died over 65 years of age and the localities:—
| Limehouse | St. Georges | Mile End. | Whitechapel | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Between 65 and 70 years of age . | 53 | 39 | 120 | 70 | 282 |
| ,, 70 ,, 75 ,, | 61 | 35 | 115 | 60 | 271 |
| ,, 75 „ 80 ,, | 46 | 29 | 88 | 41 | 204 |
| „ 80 „ 85 „ | 23 | 15 | 44 | 15 | 97 |
| ,, 85 „ 90 ,, | 13 | 5 | 18 | 11 | 47 |
| Over 90 years of age | 3 | — | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| 199 | 123 | 395 | 198 | 915 |
The deaths of persons over 65 years of age occurred as follows:-
| At their own homes. | In Lunatic Asylums. | In other Institutions. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limehouse District | 88 | 20 | 91 | 199 |
| St. George-in-the East | 53 | 9 | 123 | |
| Mile End Old Town | 212 | 29 | 154 | 395 |
| Whitechapel District | 71 | 109 | 198 | |
| 424 | 76 | 415 | 915 |
Alcoholism.
The number of deaths due to Alcoholism and Cirrhosis of the Liver was 30, or
4 less than in the previous year.
7 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of .13 per 1,000 of
the population.
6 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of 12 per 1,000 of
the population.
9 belonged to Mile End Old Town, or at the .rate of '08 per 1,000 of the
population.
8 belonged to the Whitechapel District, or at the rate of .12 per 1,000 of
the population.
The death rate throughout the whole Borough was .10 per 1,000 of the
population.