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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

Wimbledon 1908

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Borough of Wimbledon.

Table: Population, Birth and Death Rates for each Ward, 1908.

Population, Birth and Death Rates for each Ward, 1908.

WARD.Occupied Houses.Factor.Population.Birth Rate.Death Rate.
St. Mary's15865.43861215.96.1
St. John's9755.66551810.76.3
Cottenham Park1197510610517.56.7
North Wimbledon37585.382023514.96.2
Dundonald13845.88813820.19.8
Trinity19205.841121328.811.4
South Park28305.191468824.18.1
South Wimbledon61345.453403924.79.6
Whole District98925.495427421.078.3

Table: Diagnostic Tests.

Diagnostic Tests.

Bacillus found.Bacillus not found.Total.
Diphtheria Secretion3472106
Phthisis (Sputum)51318
Reaction obtained.Reaction not obtained.Total.
Typhoid (Blood)134