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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 1899
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Parish of Lambeth during the year 1899
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1899.—Sanitary Areas of the Metropolis.
| Enumerated Population, 1891 (Census). | Enumerated Population, 1896 (Census). | Estimated Population, 1899 (middle of year). | Birth-Rate. | Death-Rate. | Zymotic Death-Rate. | Deaths under 1 year to 1000 Births. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4211743 | 4411710 | 4546752 | 30.2 | 19.3 | 2.5 | 166 |
| South Districts | 1524472 | 1642796 | 1723800 | 30.4 | 18.8 | 2.6 | 164 |
| West Districts | 728418 | 766203 | 792739 | 24.9 | 18.0 | 1.9 | 173 |
| North Districts | 993884 | 1040694 | 1070782 | 27.2 | 17.8 | 2.2 | 154 |
| Central Districts | 259855 | 245683 | 236897 | 27.4 | 23.0 | 2.2 | 168 |
| East Districts | 705114 | 716334 | 722534 | 36.1 | 22.9 | 3.2 | 179 |