London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Walthamstow 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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TABLE "B"
WHOOPING COUGH NOTIFICATIONS AND DEATHS
| Year | Number Notified | Number of Deaths | Ages | Death Rate per 1,000 population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 14 | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 451 | 1 | 3 weeks | 0.01 |
| 1942 | 151 | 4 | 2 years | 0.04 |
| 1 year 2 months | ||||
| 4 years | ||||
| 1943 | 93 | 1 | 12 days | 0.01 |
| 1944 | 195 | 3 | 5 weeks | 0.02 |
| 3 months | ||||
| 1 month | ||||
| 1945 | 131 | — | — | — |
| 1946 | 197 | 3 | 1 year | 0.02 |
| 4 months | ||||
| 1 year | ||||
| 1947 | 223 | — | — | — |
| 1948 | 565 | 6 | 5 weeks | 0.04 |
| 3 months | ||||
| 3 months | ||||
| 1 year 10 months | ||||
| 9 months | ||||
| 4 months |