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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 1916

Annual (abridged) reports of the Medical Officer of Health, for the years 1915 and 1916

Published
1917
Author
Parkes, Louis C.
Pages
14
Tables
3

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3 tables in this report

  • Page 1
    The birth-rate for 1915 was 17.3 per 1,000, which is 1.9 per 1,000 lower than the rate of 1914.
    Notification of Births.Number.
  • Page 6
    The birth-rate for 1916 was 17.4 per 1,000, which is practically the same as the birth-rate for 1915 (17-3 per 1,000).
    Notification of Births.Number.
  • Page 7
    Measles and German measles (Rubella) have been compulsorily notifiable during 1916. The following table shows the numbers of cases notified, and by whom :—
    Measles.Rubella.