Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report on the public health of 1902
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Other members of the family who died of Phthisis. | Notifications. | Deaths. |
---|---|---|
Grandparents | ||
Father | 25 | |
Mother | 8 | 13 |
Brother | 10 | 31 |
Sister | 12 | 26 |
Husband | 4 | 4 |
Wife | 3 | |
Uncle | 4 | |
Aunt | ||
Children | 8 | |
Total | 59 |
It should he pointed out that it is impossible to make enquiries
in a number of cases owing to removal, or death, or unwillingness
to give information. This latter; however, only refers to several
cases.
2. Length of the Disease.—The comparative length of
the disease is illustrated in the following table:—