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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
Chelsea 1914
Annual report for 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Section III.
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES.
Sir Thomas More Buildings.
The Buildings have been fully occupied during the year. During the
year 40 tenants voluntarily terminated their tenancies, as against 41 in
1913. There were no notices to quit.
During the year 17 births were registered, and 7 deaths.
The deaths were as follows :—
| Age. | Sex. | Disease. |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mths. | Female | Influenza: Meningitis. |
| 29 years | Male | Enteric Fever (contracted in Canada). |
| 64 „ | Male | Acute Bronchitis. |
| 72 „ | Female | Cerebral Hœmorrhage. |
| 76 „ | Male | Senile decay. |
| 78 „ | Male | Hæmaturia. |
| 79 „ | Female | Bronchitis: Old age. |
Eight cases of scarlet fever and one of enteric fever were notified in the
Buildings during the year.
Pond House.
During the year Pond House was fully occupied. Three tenants
voluntarily terminated their tenancies. One birth was registered during
the year, and one death, namely:— Male. 38 years, pulmonary tuberculosis.
One case of scarlet fever and one of diphtheria were notified during the
year.
Onslow Dwellings.
The dwellings were fully occupied during the year. Only 7 tenants
voluntarily terminated their tenancies. There were no notices to quit.
During the year 8 births were registered, and 8 deaths.