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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
Leyton 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS,
WEST HAM UNION WORKHOUSE AND SCHOOLS.
Births.— During the year there were 96 births.
Deaths.—There were 392 deaths, viz.: Males, 227; Females, 165.
The following were the chief causes of death:—
| Under 5 Years. | 5 Years and over. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoid Fever | — | 3 | 3 |
| Erysipelas | — | 1 | 1 |
| Measles | 2 | — | 2 |
| Whooping Cough | 2 | — | 2 |
| Diarrhoea | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Phthisis | - | 64 | 64 |
| Diseases of Respiratory Organs | 3 | 66 | 69 |
| Heart Disease | — | 32 | 32 |
| Premature Birth | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cancer | - | 31 | 31 |
| Violence | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| All other Diseases | 32 | 140 | 172 |
| Totals | 46 | 346 | 392 |
Of these deaths one was registered by the Coroner's notification.
ages at which death occurred.
| Under one year | 28 |
| One year and under five years | 18 |
| Five years „ 15 „ | 6 |
| 15 „ „ 25 „ | 13 |
| 185 | |
| 65 „ and over | 142 |
| Total | 392 |