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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
Croydon 1896
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Table A.—Persons living in the District at 4 groups
of ages.
| Ages. | 1891. | 1892. | 1893. | 1894. | 1895. | 1896. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2,930 | 3,000 | 3,075 | 3,130 | 3,160 | 3,260 |
| 5 to 15 years | 7,210 | 7,370 | 7,560 | 7,700 | 7,780 | 8,020 |
| 15 to 25 years | 4,830 | 4,940 | 5,070 | 5,160 | 5,210 | 5,370 |
| 25 yrs. and upwds. | 11,430 | 11,690 | 12,015 | 12,210 | 12,350 | 12,700 |
| All ages | 26,400 | 27,000 | 27,720 | 28,200 | 28,500 | 29,350 |
Table B.—Annual Death-rate at 4 groups of ages.
| Year. | Deaths per 1000 living. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages. | |||||
| All Ages. | Under 5. | 5 to 15. | 15 to 25. | 25 & upwds. | |
| 1891 | 12.3 | 42.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 15'2 |
| 1892 | 13.2 | 41.3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 14.5 |
| 1893 | 14.5 | 48.1 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 18.2 |
| 1894 | 10.6 | 32.6 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 12.3 |
| 1895 | 12.3 | 37.0 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 16.8 |
| Average | 12.6 | 40.2 | 3.0 | 2. 3 | 15.4 |
| 1896 | 13.2 | 49.1 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 14.7 |
| Mean for England and Wales, 1891 to 1893. | 19.5 | 63.5 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 22.0 |