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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
Lambeth 1898
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Parish of Lambeth during the year 1898
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TABLE K. Shewing the total cases notified under the Notification Clauses of the Public Health (London) Act in Lambeth during 1898 (arrange 1 Quarterly).
| 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | Total for 1898 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Pox | |||||
| Scarlet Fever | 225 | 272 | 221 | 291 | 1009 |
| Diphtheria | 136 | 144 | 209 | 324 | 813 |
| Membranous Croup | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16 |
| Typhus | — | — | — | — | — |
| Typhoid | 26 | 26 | 29 | 82 | 163 |
| Continued Fever | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| Erysipelas | 65 | 60 | 61 | 108 | 294 |
| Puerperal | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Cholera | – | — | 7 | — | 7 |
| 463 | 512 | 537 | 817 | 2329 |
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