Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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TUBERCULAR DISEASES.
There were 56 deaths from Phthisis or Consumption and 28
deaths from other Tubercular Diseases.
Of the 56 deaths from Phthisis, 41 were Males and 15 Females,
and of the deaths over 15 years of age, 39 were Males and 13 Females
Prior to their attack of illness the 52 persons over 15 years of age
were employed as follows :—
MALES.
Laundrymen 6
Labourer 3
Clerk 3
Barman 3
Carman 2
Engineer 2
Butcher 2
Horsekeeper 2
Baker 1
Carpenter 1
Upholsterer 1
Brushmaker 1
Gas Fitter 1
Optician 1
Chemist 1
Grocer 1
Polisher 1
Packer 1
Machinist1
Paperhanger 1
Lodging House Deputy 1
Draughtsman 1
Market Porter 1
Sponge-dealer 1
39
FEMALES.
Household 7
Laundress 3
Barmaid 1
Domestic Service 1
Machinist 1
13