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Stoke Newington 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE IN THE DIFFERENT WARDS OF THE BOROUGH DURING THE YEARS 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1008, 1909 and 1910.
| Name of Ward. | 1903. | 1901. | 1905. | 1906. | 1907. | 1908. | 1909. | 1910. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordship Ward | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Clissold Ward | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Church Ward | 30 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Manor Ward | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| South Hornsey Ward | 65 | 66 | 66 | 56 | 36 | 47 | 35 | 32 |
| Palatine Ward | 20 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 5 |
| Totals | 136 | 134 | 133 | 117 | 102 | 101 | 84 | 63 |
A comparison of the causes of infantile mortality in 1910 with
those of the preceding; year shows an increase during last year in
the deaths from diarrhœal diseases and suffocation, but a decrease
in most other respects.
Among systematic efforts now being made in the Metropolis for
the preservation of infant life, the system of visitation by Health
Visitors is of first importance; for their aim is to give advice to
mothers and practical instruction, where necessary, and also to note
and report insanitary conditions in the home. The appointment of
a salaried official, who is able as necessity demands to keep in touch
with the voluntary workers, has enabled this work to be co-ordinated
and promoted in a manner which was found impossible when no such
official existed.