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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

St Martin-in-the-Fields 1896

Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1896

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Table: TABLE VI.TABLE OF THE CAUSES OF DEATHat Various Ages,Of Parishioners of St. Martin-in-the-Fields occurring in Public Institutions outside the Parish during the Year1896.

TABLE VI.

TABLE OF THE CAUSES OF DEATHat Various Ages,

Of Parishioners of St. Martin-in-the-Fields occurring in Public Institutions outside the Parish during the Year1896.

CAUSES.Total Deaths at all ages.Under 1 year.From 1 year to 5.From 5 years to 20.From 20 years to 40.From 40 years to 60.From 60 years to 80.80 years and upwards.
Measles211-----
Scarlet Fever2..1l————
Diphtheria2..1l-———
Influenza1..........1-
Diarrhœa11------
Disease of Female Organs of Generation1........1——
Delirium Tremens1......1———
Intemperance2......11——
Cancer5........32—
Phthisis7......5..2—
Apoplexy1..........1—
Paralysis4......1..21
Disease of Brain1......1———
Disease of Heart4......112—
Bronchitis13l..ll181
Pneumonia1......1———
Pleurisy1......l—-—
Hernia1..........1—
Disease of Liver2..........2—
Disease of Kidney3........21—
Old Age6..........33
Teething1..1—————
Injuries2......2———
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