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Deptford 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]

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Table: Deaths—Sex and Ward Distribution.

Deaths—Sex and Ward Distribution.

Ward.Males.FemalesChildren under 1 year.Total deaths.
Deptford Park4737684
Evelyn766415140
St. Paul's806018140
Vale694914118
Clifton5841699
Canterbury4851399
Hatcham75604135
Pepys4640586
St. Catherine's2929458
St. Peter's3753190
St. John's76528128
Town Hall49589107
690594931284

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Causes of Death.

Table: An analysis of the causes of death will be found in Table I of the Appendix. The following is a comparative statement of the chief causes of mortality in recent years:

An analysis of the causes of death will be found in Table I of the Appendix. The following is a comparative statement of the chief causes of mortality in recent years:

Cause of Death.Rate per 1.000 deaths 'all causes), 1931.Average No. for 10 years 1915-24.Average 1925-192919301931Increase or decrease over 1930
Measles—2720241- 23
Whooping Cough92413311+ 8
Diphtheria91914412+ 8
Influenza167035620+ 14
Tuberculosis—Pulmonary78136102113100- 13
Non-pulmonary1132181414-
Cancer136133159156174+ 18
Heart Disease251128232298322+ 24
Cerebral Haemorrhage, Embolism and Thrombosis3267544541- 4
Bronchitis43140954755+ 8
Pneumonia (all forms)8815412173113+ 40
Nephritis2435344431+ 13
Diarrhoea and Enteritis1145201914- 5
Violence (excluding Suicides)2348496430- 34
Premature Birth Malformation and Debility3586494045+ 5