Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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The deaths occurred at the following ages:—
Under 25 2 deaths.
25 and under 45 17 „
45 „ 65 90 „
Over 65 years 85 „
Bronchitis.—This disease was the cause of 187 deaths,
compared with 146 in 1912, and an average of 131 yearly in the
ten years, 1903-12.
The deaths occurred at the following ages:—
Under 25 | 2 deaths. |
---|---|
25 and under 45 | 17 „ |
45 „ 65 | 90 „ |
Over 65 years | 85 „ |
Pneumonia.—The deaths from all forms of pneumonia
numbered 127, compared with 104 in 1912, and an average
during the ten years, 1903-12, of 107.
The deaths occurred at the following ages :—
Under 1 year | ... | 31 | |
1 year and under | 5 | 26 | |
5 years „ | 25 | 12 | |
25 ,, | 45 | 14 | |
45 ,, | 65 | 18 | |
Over 65 | years | 26 |
Other forms of disease of the Respiratory Organs were
responsible for 30 deaths.