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
Barking 1901
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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From the Reports of the various Infectious Diseases it will be seen that most of the Infantile Deaths were due to—
| 1901. | 1900. | 1899. | 1898. | 1897. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Diarrhœa | 43 | 70 | 45 | 52 | 50 |
| 2. Whooping Cough | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 3. Measles | 16 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 45 |
| 4. Bronchitis, &c. | 13 | 44 | 25 | 18 | 31 |
| 75 | 136 | 78 | 78 | 146 |
The Birth Rate
Per 1000 of the Estimated Population:—
| Barking. | England & Wales. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 41.3 | 28.5 |
| 1900 | 34 | 28.9 |
| 1899 | 37.0 | 29.3 |
| 1898 | 36.2 | 29.4 |
| 1897 | 41.6 | 29.7 |
Zymotic Death Rate
Per 1000 of the Estimated Population:—
1901 3.18
1900 4.52
1899 2.9
1898 3.50
1897 6.8
Zymotic Case Rate
Per 1000 of the Estimated Population:—
1901 13
1900 9.1