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Marylebone 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE I.
SHOWING THE COMPARATIVE MORTALITY DURING THE FIVE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 31ST, 1903, FROM CERTAIN CLASSES OF DISEASE AND PROPORTION TO 1,000 DEATHS FIIOM ALL CAUSES:—
| Total Deaths. - 5 weeks ending Jan. 31st, 1903. | Proportion of thedeaths to 1,000 deaths from all causes. 5 weeks ending Jan. 31,1903. | Rate per 1,000 of the population. | Mean rate per 1,000 population for corresponding period 1897-1902. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Deaths from the chief Zymotic Diseases | 40 | 150 | 3.13 | 2.31 |
| 2. Pulmonary, other than Phthisis | 74 | 278 | 5.77 | 6.15 |
| 3. Tubercular | 33 | 124 | 2.58 | 2.27 |
NOTES.
1. Includes Smallpox, Measles, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, Influenza,Whooping Cough,
Erysipelas, Croup, Fever, and Diarrhoea.
3. Includes Phthisis, Scrofula, Rickets, and Tabes.
The Health of the District.
The rates for death and sickness during January have
been average rates. It is always a month of high mortality
mainly due to fatal chest affections.
There has not been a single case of small pox, and
other zymotic maladies have not been unduly prevalent.
Bakehouses.
An inspection of the S4 so called underground bakehouses
has been made, and the results will be reported to
the Public Health Committee at their next meeting.
The Cleansing of Persons Act.
During the month 406 males and 12 females took
advantage of the cleansing baths, and had their clothes
disinfected.
The Mortuary.
This handsome building will be now lit by the electric
light, and also connected with the Telephone system. When