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 Southwark, Borough of]
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DEATHS
Male and Female Age Groups.
Under 1 | 1-4 | 5-14 | 15-44 | 45-64 | 65 and over | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Males | 23 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 171 | 372 | 610 |
Females | 20 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 74 | 482 | 601 |
43 | 4 | 8 | 57 | 245 | 854 | 1,211 |
Infant Mortality The total number of deaths of infants under one year of age was 43, the causes of death being as follows:-
Pneumonia | 2 |
Bronchitis | 3 |
Other diseases of respiratory system | 1 |
Gastritis Enteritis and Diarrhoea | 1 |
Congenital malformations | 8 |
Other defined and ill defined diseases | 25 |
Accidents, other than by vehicles | 3 |
Total | 43 |
25 of these deaths occurred under the age of one week, as follows.
There were no additional deaths between the ages of one and four weeks.
Legitimate: males 12, females 10.
Illegitimate: " 2, " 1.
Maternal Mortality
No deaths occurred relating to pregnancy, childbirth or abortion.