Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report of the Medical Officer of Health to the Vestry of Mile End Old Town
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comparison and reference, I find it much more advantageous
to observe the same distinction of time, with the Registrar
General; the year 1860 can be then compared with 1861, or
1859; the year becomes, apparently, at least, better defined.
Births | 734 |
Deaths | 462 |
Excess of Births | 272 |
Of the 462 deaths, 224 were males, and 238 females. |
The Weekly Averages of Death were—
In January | 35.25 |
In February | 36 |
In March | 35.4 |
The mortality in the five Wards of the Hamlet may be thus seen and compared.
North | East. | West. | Centre. | South. | Workhses. | Hospital. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 | 44 | 90 | 100 | 102 | 39 | 3 |
It may not be considered absolutely correct to make a
statement as to the condition of the gas of the Commercial Company
in this place; but as I hold the appointment of Examiner
of that gas, I may be permitted to mention, that the gas has,