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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
Lambeth 1876
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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Made on 72 occasions during the year 1876-77.
| Oas Companies. | No. of occasions Gas tested. | Where tested | Average Illuminating Power. | Ammonia and Sulphuretted Hydrogen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *The Phoenix | 31 | Vestry Hall | 14.39 | Free from Ammonia and Sulphuretted Hydrogen. |
| *The London | 31 | Ditto | 14.05 | Ditto ditto |
| The Crystal Palace District | 10 | Crystal Palace | 15.01 | Ditto ditto |
As illustrating the effect of the various seasons upon the Deathrates,
it may bo stated that if the mortality had continued
throughout the year at the same rate which obtained in the June
quarter, the year's Death-rate would have been 17.59; if at
the September rate, 11.59; if at the December rate, 21.25; and
if at the March rate, 23.83. It must be borne in mind, however,
that in consequence of an exceptionally mild winter, the mortality
in the December and March quarters was much less than usual,
the difference in the number of deaths from acute pulmonary
affections being such as to reduce considerably the year's mortality;
and this in a great measure accounts for the Death-rate of the past
year comparing so favourably with previous returns, notwithstanding
a severe epidemic of Small-pox.
INFANT MORTALITY.
The proportion of Infant mortality (under 1 year) was 25.07 per
cent. or one fourth of the total deaths in Lambeth, this being
slightly better than the rate for the whole of England and Wales
which was 25.38 for the year 1876.
DEATHS FROM ZYMOTIC DISEASES.
Of the 5329 deaths from all causes, 1118 died from the seven