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City of London 1912
Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the City of London for the year 1912
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INSTRUCTIONS IN THE CARE AND FEEDING OF INFANTS.
In April, 1907, by order of your Worshipful Committee, a form of instructions to
mothers in the care and feeding of their infants was circulated through the City, and
similar action was taken by practically all Metropolitan Borough Councils.
The instructions issued, though in the main agreeing, differed materially in detail,
and as it was clearly advisable that all should be on the same lines, the matter was
considered by a Committee of the Incorporated Society of Medical Officers of Health,
who have agreed on general draft suggestions.
These were adopted by the Corporation, and incorporated in the new and revised
edition printed in 1912. (See Appendix E.)
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Deaths in City Institutions.
During 1912, 48 citizens died in City Workhouses, Workhouse Infirmaries or
Lunatic Asylums, or no less than 26.9 per cent. of the whole City mortality, the
corresponding figure for the Metropolis being 43.3 per cent.
Percentage of Deaths occurring in Workhouses, Workhouse Infirmaries and Lunatic Asylums to total Deaths in the City of London and the Metropolis respectively, for 1912, compared with the previous five years:—
| Year. | City of London. | Metropolis. |
|---|---|---|
| Per cent. | Per cent. | |
| 1907 | 37.6 | 24.8 |
| 1908 | 23.0 | 25.8 |
| 1909 | 38.0 | 42.0 |
| 1910 | 34.6 | 43.3 |
| 1911 | 39.4 | 41.2 |
| Average of previous five years | 34.5 | 35.4 |
| 1912 | 26.9 | 43.3 |