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Metropolitan Borough of Poplar
Comprising the Registration Sub-Districts of Poplar and Bow
and Bromley.
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Metropolitan
Borough of Poplar.
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
In accordance with the "Sanitary Officers Order, 1922," I have
pleasure in submitting my 33rd Annual Report. It refers to the year
1925.
Births.—The birth-rate has declined continuously since 1920, and
last year reached the low figure of 22.7.
Mortality.—The rate of mortality at all ages was 11.7 per 1,000
population; this is the second lowest rate recorded for the Borough. The
infant mortality rate was 75 per 1,000 nett births, an increase on the
figure for the preceding year (72).
Deaths from cancer numbered 191 (104 male, 87 female), as against
211 (115 male, 96 female) in 1924. Deaths from tuberculosis and from
diseases of the respiratory system were fewer than in the previous year.
Whooping-cough deaths increased to 60.
Infectious Diseases.—Notifications of infectious diseases were in
excess of the number for 1924, the increase in the number of cases of
erysipelas, pneumonia and zymotic enteritis more than balancing the
reduction in scarlet fever and diphtheria.
Tuberculosis.—The report of the Tuberculosis Officer is quoted in
extenso. The number of new cases coming to the knowledge of this
department shows a decrease.