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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

Limehouse 1875

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Limehouse]

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Nuisance Authorities, by their officers, do much to diffuse sanitary
knowledge, but this is not sufficient. I should regard the teaching
of at least the rudiments of the science in every school, public
or private,, as a means well calculated to aid in bringing about the
desired result. Exhibitions or Scholarships might be established ;
lectures might be given ; and by various means which will suggest
themselves to the thoughtful on such subjects, sanitary knowledge
would become common among us. to our great benefit.

Table: The following Table shows the mortality from certain classes of diseases, and proportions to population, and to 1,000 deaths in the year 1875:—

The following Table shows the mortality from certain classes of diseases, and proportions to population, and to 1,000 deaths in the year 1875:—

Total Deaths.Deaths per 1,000 of Population.Proportion of Deaths to 1,000 Deaths.
1. Seven Principal Zymotic Diseases2404.3157
2. Pulmonary Diseases (other than Phthisis)3015.2198
3. Tubercular Diseases1883.2124
4. Wasting Diseases of Infants1242.181
5. Convulsive Diseases of Infants1682.9110

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NOTES.
1. Includes Smallpox, Measles, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria
Whooping Cough, Fever, and Diarrhoea.
3. Includes Phthisis, Scrofula, Rickets, and Tabes.
4. Includes Marasmus, Atrophy, Debility, want of Breast
Milk, and Premature Birth.
5. Includes Hydrocephalus, Infantile Meningitis, Convulsions,
and Teething.