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Wandsworth 1881
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth District, The Board of Works (Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting & Wandsworth)]
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STREATHAM,
including
BALHAM AND TOOTING.
It is very satisfactory to be able to give again a
favourable report of the health of this sub-district.
During the year 1881, the low death-rate, the high rate
of natural increase, and the decrease of mortality from
the zymotic class of diseases, clearly show that the past
year has been exceptionally healthy.
The following statistics, derived chiefly from an
analysis of the Registrar General's returns, will be found
to fully corroborate this statement.
Vital Statistics.
Population.—The Census taken in April, last year,
determined the population of Streatham and Tooting to
be 25,553 persons living of all ages ; the Census of 187.1
fixed the population at 14,475, there was, therefore, an