London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Poplar 1898
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the North District, comprising the Parish of St. Mary Stratford-le-Bow
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strove from a generous spirit of emulation to make Bow the healthiest
district in London. Under some of the chief headings we find—
Houses Inspected 3147
Notices Served 812
Primary Police Court attendances 13
The whole crowned with a total death rate of 20.5 per 1000, including
a zymotic death rate of 3.4 per 1000, a notification rate of 6.6
per 1000.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
RUSSELL MAIN TALBOT.
L.R.C.P. L.M. Edin:
M.R.C.S. Eng:
L.S.A. Lond :