London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Acton 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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The following table shows the various ages at which death occurred in the district:—
| Under 1 year | 181 | Under 5 | 268 |
| 1 year and under 5 | 87 | ||
| 5 years and under 15 | 11 | Over 5 | 239 |
| 15 „ „ 25 | 11 | ||
| 25 „ „ 65 | 116 | ||
| 65 „ and upwards | 101 | ||
| 507 | 507 |
The following table compares the death-rate of children under one year per 1 ,000 registered births, and the birth-rate for the last twelve years:—
| Birth-rate per Thousand. | Deaths of Children under 1 year. Per Thousand Registered Births. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1887. | 28.7 | 147 |
| 1888. | 31.1 | 182 |
| 1889. | 34.1 | 175 |
| 1890. | 28.3 | 151 |
| 1891. | 30.8 | 146 |
| 1892. | 30.5 | 185 |
| 1893. | 31.9 | 192.5 |
| 1894. | 30.2 | 160.6 |
| 1895. | 31.6 | 168.1 |
| 1896. | 30.3 | 168.9 |
| 1897. | 30.7 | 198.3 |
| 1898. | 30.5 | 181.9 |