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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

Bermondsey 1925

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1925

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Table: TABLE II.—CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT DEATHS, DURING THE YEAR 1925.

TABLE II.—CAUSES OF, AND AGES AT DEATHS, DURING THE YEAR 1925.

Causes of Death.Deaths at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring in or beyond the District.
All Ages.Under 1.1 and under 2.2 and under 5.5 and under 15.15 and under 25.25 and under 45.45 and under 65.65 and upwards.
All CausesCertified155421065645888176392501
Uncertified...........................
Enteric Fever...........................
Small Pox...........................
Measles206932............
Scarlet Fever3...12...............
Whooping Cough2711610...............
Diphtheria and Croup2913169............
Influenza181............386
Erysipelas2..................11
Phthisis (Pulmonary Tuberculosis)14531354553332
Tuberculous Meningitis184336......2...
Other Tuberculous Diseases7......2...3...11
Cancer, Malignant Disease Rheumatic Fever180...............189963
Rheumatic Fever4.........1111...
Meningitis136...321...1...
Organic Heart Disease152......18794879
Bronchitis15992...3..84394
Pneumonia19047351235153439