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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
Hampstead 1903
Report for the year 1903 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Of the total births registered, 1411 were of legitimate and 42 of
illegitimate children.
The following table shews the Ward and Sex distribution of these illegitimate births:—
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 (Town) | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| „ 2 (Belsize) | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| „ 3 (Adelaide) | 1 | — | 1 |
| „ 4 (Central) | — | 2 | 2 |
| „ 5 (West End) | — | 1 | 1 |
| „ 6 (Kilburn) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| „ 7 (Priory) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| The whole Borough | 19 | 23 | 42 |
After correction, having regard to the home addresses of the mothers, these births are distributed as follows:—
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 (Town) | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| „ 2 (Belsize) | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| „ 3 (Adelaide) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| „ 4 (Central) | — | 3 | 3 |
| „ 5 (West End) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| ,, 6 (Kilburn) | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| „ 7 (Priory) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| The whole Borough | 19 | 23 | 42 |