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Islington 1862

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]

Published
1863
Pages
68
Tables
49

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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 25th, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West. S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 25th DAY OF JANUARY, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN ISLINGTON.
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out-patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Holloway Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.London Fever Hospital.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From December 29th, 1861, to January 25th, 1862.
    WestSub-District. †East SubDistrict.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING FEBRUARY 22nd, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    Vest S.DEast S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West. S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 6o and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN ISLINGTON.
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out-patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollo way Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.London Fever Hospital.Total.
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    HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From January 26th, 1862, to February 22nd, 1862.
    WestSub-District. †East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING MARCH 29th, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40years of aee.At 40 and unaer 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards
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    TABLE II.. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 29th DAY OF MARCH, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN ISLINGTON..
    Workhouse..Infant Poor House..Out-patient Paupers..Islington Dispensary..Hollo way Dispensary..Pentonville Convict Prison..London Fever Hospital..Total..
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From February 23rd, 1862, to March 29th, 1862.
    WestSub-District. †East Sub-District..Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING APRIL 26th, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40years of age.At 40 and under 60years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West. s.d.East. s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40years of ageAt 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80years of age.At 80 years of ageand upwards
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 26th DAY OF APRIL, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN ISLINGTON.
    Workhouse. *Infant Poor House.Out-patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Holloway Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.London Fever Hospital.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From March 30th, 1S62, to April 26th, 1862.
    WestSubDistrict. †East SubDistrict.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING MAY 24th, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 6O years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years ot age and upwards.West. S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and uncer 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age aad upward.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 24th DAY OF MAY, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN ISLINGTON.
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out-patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollo way Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.London Fevei Hospital.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From April 27th, 1S62, to May 24th, 1862.
    WestSub-District. †East SubDistrict.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING JUNE 28, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    East s .d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwardsWest S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 28th DAY OF JUNE, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollo way Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From May 25th, 1862, to June 28th, 1862.
    West SubDistrict.Fast SubDistrict.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING JULY 26, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    est d.East 8.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.; At 80 years of age and upwardsWest s.d.East s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.1 At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 26th DAY OF JULY, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollowny Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From June 28th, 1862, to July 26th, 1862.
    WestSub-District.East Sub-District."Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 23, 1862' (Deaths of Non -Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West s.b.East S.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwardsWest s.d.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 yeais of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of ageand upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UXDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 23RD DAY OF AUGUST, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Holloway Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE III HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From July 24th, 1862, to August 23rd, 1862.
    WestSub-District.East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwardsWest S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OP DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 27th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollovoy Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE II. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From August 24th, 1862, to September 27th, 1862.
    West Sub-District.East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 25, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 40 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwardsWest S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age end upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 25 TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollo-way Dispensary.Pen ton villie Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From September 28th, 1862, to October 25th, 1862.
    West Sub-District.East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING NOVEMBER 22, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.d.East s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwardsWest s.d.East s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of a*;e.At 60 and under 80 vears of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse,Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Holloway Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE III. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From October 26th, 1862, to November 22nd, 1862.
    West Sub-District.Rast Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE I. EATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING DECEMBER 27, 1862. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwardsWest S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years ot age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FIVE "WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, TIIE 27 th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1862, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Hollow* y Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.
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    TABLE III- HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITAEY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From November 23rd, 1862, to December 27th, 1862.
    West Sub-District.East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    The following Table shows what the registered births were—
    1862.West Sub-District.East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
    Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.Males.Females.Total.
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    ice. The numbers, year by year, stand thus:—
    —Under 1 Year.1 to 2 Years.2 to 3 Years.3 to 4 Years.4 to 5 Years.All Ages under 5 Years.
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    I will give the actual numbers (of course excluding those who died out of the Parish).
    Years.1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.
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    Now adding up the deaths for the three years in these least varying districts, the totals stand thus—
    All causes.Zymotic Diseases.Tubercular Diseases.Under 5 years of age.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS WHICH HAVE OCCURRED IN ISLINGTON DURING THE YEAR
    Males.Females.Causes of Death.All Ages.
    Und 11-2-3-4- 1Under 55-10-15-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-95 Up.
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    TABLE I. ENDING DECEMBER 31 st, 1862. (Deaths of Non-residents in Hospitals excluded).
    Males.Females.Causes of Death.All Ages.AGES.
    Und 11-2-3-4-Under 55-10-15-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-95 Up.
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    TABLE II. DEATHS REGISTERED DURING THE YEAR IN EACH SANITARY DISTRICT. Distinguishing those from certain important Diseases and Classes of Disease. [Deaths in the Workhouse, and also those which could not be correctly referred to their proper District, omitted. ]
    NAME OP DISTRICT.Total.Zymotic Diseases.Tubercular Diseases.Under 5 years.Phthisis.Respiratory Diseases.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Diphtheria.Hooping Cough.Diarrhoea, &c.Fever.
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    TABLE III DISTRICT RATES OF MORTALITY FOR 1802, PER 1000 OF POPULATION (Census of 1861).
    NAME OF DISTRICT.Total.Zymotic Diseases.Tubercular Diseases.Under 5 years.Phthisis.Respiratory Diseases.Small Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Diphtheria.Hooping Cough,Diarrhoea, &c.Fever.
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    TABLE IV. DEATHS OCCURRING IN EACH WEEK AND QUARTER, DISTINGUISHING CERTAIN IMPORTANT DISEASES AND AGES. [Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals, and of Islington Patients in Hospitals elsewhere, not included.]
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    TABLE V. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE YEAR ENDING SATURDAY, THE 27th DAY OF DECEMBER, 18C2, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Islington Dispensary.Holloway Dispensary.Pentonville Convict PrisonTotal.
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    TABLE VI. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF DEATHS DURING THREE YEARS IN THE SEVERAL SANITARY DISTRICTS, WITH THE DEATH RATE IN EACH ON THE MEAN OF THREE YEARS.
    Name of District.All Causes.Three Tears' Mean.Mean Mortality per 1000 of Population.Zymotic.Tubercular.Under 5 Years.
    1860.1861.1862.1860.1861.1862.1860.1861.1862.1860.1861.1862.
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    TABLE VII. Showing the proportion of Families to each Death of a Child, under 5 Years of Age in the several Sanitary Districts and Groups* of Districts. Calculated upon a Mean of the Three Years, 1800—2. [arranged in each group in the order op highest mortality.]
    Group 1.Group 2.Group 3
    District.Mean Annual Deaths of Infants.No. of Families to each Infant Death.District.Mean Annual Deaths of Infants.No. of Families to each Infant Death.District.Mean Annual Deaths of Infants.No. of Families to each Infant Death.
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    TABLE VIII. HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED, From March 26th, 1862, to March 25th, 1863.
    West District.East District.Whole Parish.