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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

Newington 1894

[Thirty-ninth annual report of the proceedings of the Vestry of the Parish of St. Mary, Newington, London...]

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DIPHTHERIA.
The deaths from this disease have diminished in the year, the
number being 61 this year and 93 last year. All the houses were
inspected and the drainage thoroughly examined. The number of
notifications was 295 this year, and 441 last year.

Table: Deaths from Diphtheria during the last 10 years—

Deaths from Diphtheria during the last 10 years—

188518189032
188613189144
188727189238
188818189393
188955189461

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The annual rate per 1,000 living was .51.
TYPHOID FEVER.
The number of cases notified during the year was 83, and the
number last year 65.
The deaths from Typhoid Fever were 14 this year, and 13 last
year.

Table: Deaths from Typhoid Fever during the last 10 years—

Deaths from Typhoid Fever during the last 10 years—

188518189018
18868189112
188716189210
188812189313
188922189414

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The annual rate per 1,000 living was .12.
WHOOPING COUGH.
This disease has been responsible for 75 deaths.
Tho number last year was 109.

Table: Deaths from Whooping Cough during the last 10 years—

Deaths from Whooping Cough during the last 10 years—

188554189087
1886681891115
1897138189293
1888741893109
188972189475

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Tho annual rate per 1,000 living was .63.