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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 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Notifications per 1000 living: —
| Poplar. | Bromley. | Bow. | Borough of Poplar. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 3.87 | 5.84 | 12.49 | — |
| 1894 | 2.43 | 4.04 | 6.77 | _ |
| 1895 | 4.20 | 4.62 | 4.77 | _ |
| 1896 | 2.82 | 5.05 | 3.97 | _ |
| 1897 | 4.78 | 4.95 | 3.52 | _ |
| 1898 | 3.28 | 3.04 | 1.80 | _ |
| 1899 | 2.78 | 2.54 | 2.17 | _ |
| 1900 | 5.44 | 3.37 | 2.09 | _ |
| 1901 | 3.07 | 5.47 | 1.57 | 3.67 |
| 1902 | 2.82 | 3.39 | 1.66 | 2.76 |
| 1903 | 3.73 | 1.85 | 1.82 | 2.50 |
The Diphtheria and Membranous Croup patients, classified according to sex and school age, were as follows: —
| All ages. Males. | Females. | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 98 | 123 | 221 |
| Bromley | 56 | 70 | 126 |
| Bow | 38 | 39 | 77 |
| Totals | 192 | 232 | 424 |
| 3 to 10 years. Males. | Females, | Totals. | |
| Poplar | 52 | 80 | 132 |
| Bromley | 33 | 43 | 76 |
| Bow | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| Totals | 108 | 148 | 256 |