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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 1943
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1943
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I.-VITAL STATISTICS.
AREA.
The area of the borough (exclusive of area covered by water) is
1,336 acres.
POPULATION.
| Census | Estimate of Registrar-General | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 1931 | to 30th June, 1942 | to 30th June, 1943 |
| 119,452 | 111,542 | 44,440 | * |
* Not available for publication.
BIRTHS.
The total number of births belonging to the borough registered
during 1943 was 925, consisting of 470 males and 455 females. The
number for 1942 was 814.