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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 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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Borongh of Wimbledon.
Population, Birth and Death Rates for each Ward, 1909.
| WARD. | Occupied Houses. | Factor. | Population. | Birth Rate. | Death Rate. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's | 1899 | 5.40 | 10255 | 18.3 | 5.7 |
| St. John's | 1017 | 5.66 | 5756 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Cottenham Park | 1280 | 5.09 | 6515 | 15.8 | 7.3 |
| North Wimbledon | 41196 | 5.36 | 22526 | 15.0 | 6.8 |
| Dundonald | 1381 | 5.88 | 8120 | 21.3 | 8.3 |
| Trinity | 1940 | 5.84 | 11330 | 28.3 | 9.4 |
| South Park | 2884 | 5.19 | 14908 | 23.3 | 8.1 |
| South Wimbledon | 6205 | 5.54 | 34418 | 24.4 | 8.5 |
| Whole District | 10401 | 5.47 | 50944 | 20.7 | 7.9 |
Diagnostic Tests.
| Bacillus found. | Bacillus not found. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria Secretion | 26 | 02 | 88 |
| Phthisis (Sputum) | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Reaction obtained. | Reaction not obtained. | Total. | |
| Typhoid (Blood) | 3 | 4 | 7 |