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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
Bethnal Green 1916
Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1916
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PUBLIC HEALTH (TUBERCULOSIS) REGULATIONS, 1912. Occupations of Persons notified during 1916.
| Occupation. | Males. | Females. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroplane Worker | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Army Men | 14 | ... | 14 |
| Artificial Flower Makers, &c | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Asbestos Worker | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Barman | 3 | ... | 3 |
| Basketmaker | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Bookbinders | 3 | ... | 3 |
| Boot and Shoe Makers | 10 | ... | 10 |
| Bonnet Shape Blocker | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Boxmakers, &c. | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Blouse Makers | ... | 3 | 3 |
| Bottle Washer | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Brush Makers, &c | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Button Makers | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Cab Maker | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Cabinet Makers and Furniture Trade | 12 | ... | 12 |
| Cap Makers, &c. | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Capsule Maker | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Carmen, 'Bus and Tram Workers | 12 | ... | 12 |
| Caretakers | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Carpenters | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Case Maker | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chair Caner | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Charwomen | ... | 5 | 5 |
| Chauffeurs | 2 | ... | 2 |
| Checkers | 2 | ... | 2 |
| Chemical Worker | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Chemist's Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cigar and Cigarette Makers | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Cigar Box Paperer | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Clerks | 7 | ... | 7 |
| Cloth Tester | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Collar Work | ... | 2 | 2 |
| Costermonger | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Decorator | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Domestic Servants | ... | 3 | 3 |
| Dry Canteen Manager | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Embroiderer | ... | 1 | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Engraver | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Errand Boys | 2 | ... | 2 |
| Carried forward | 90 | 33 | 123 |