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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
Ilford 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The seven diseases included in this rate are:—
| Diseases. | Deaths | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1906. | 1905. | |
| Small Pox | - | - |
| Measles | 5 | 3 |
| Scarlet Fever | 3 | 4 |
| Whooping Cough | 11 | 14 |
| Diphtheria | 11 | 4 |
| Typhoid Fever | 1 | 4 |
| Diarrhœ (epidemic) | 66 | 31 |
| Totals | 97 | 60 |
Mortality in Age Groups,
On referring to the table at the end of this section, it
will be seen that the greatest number of deaths were between
25 and 65.
Number of deaths occurring at the following ages:—
| Year. | Under 1 year. | 25 to 65. | Over 65. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 99 | 109 | 101 |
| 1903 | 141 | 129 | 108 |
| 1904 | 198 | 130 | 100 |
| 1905 | 138 | 187 | 112 |
| 1906 | 187 | 207 | 148 |
INQUESTS.
In 1902 there were 26 Inquests held.
„ 1903 „ 46 „
„ 1904 „ 37 „
„ 1905 „ 22 „
„ 1906 „ 41 „