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Leyton 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

Published
1914
Pages
164
Tables
100

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  • Page 8
    The following table shows the constitution of the various wards into which Leyton is divided:—
    Ward.Area in Acres.Number of Houses.Persons per Acre.Number of inhabited Houses.Population.
  • Page 9
    Births.—1913.
    Year 1913.Names of Localities—Wards.Totals.
    Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.Ward not known.
  • Page 11
    The table below shows the number of deaths which occurred from certain specified causes for the past five years:—
    19091910191119121913
  • Page 14
    The following are the details received from the Vaccination Officer as to infant Vaccination for the past 5½ years:—
    Number of Births.Vaccinated.Certificates of Insusceptibility.ExemptionsDied Unvaccinated under 1 year.
  • Page 15
    The table shows conclusively that Leyton.s sanitary condition, judged by the standard of Enteric Fever incidence, is satisfactory.
    Case.Sex.Age. Yrs.Where Treated.Result.Remarks.
  • Page 17
    ATTACK RATE PER 1,000 OF THE POPULATION
    Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Enteric Fever.Puerperal Fever.
  • Page 22
    Notifications of cases of Phthisis and other forms of Tuberculosis have been received from the Institutions set forth on the opposite page.
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    Pulmonary.Other forms.Total.
  • Page 24
    The following list gives the seat of the disease and the sex of the person dying of Cancer :—
    Male.Female.
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    Male.Female.
  • Page 26
    SENILE MORTALITY AND MORTALITY FROM CERTAIN DISEASES. The following table is designed to illustrate the relationship of cold and dampness of the atmosphere to the deaths of old people and to certain diseases. The numbers are, of course, too small to make any reliable deductions, but extended over a series of years they may be expected to supply some useful information.
    Jan.Feb.Mar.April.May.June.July.Aug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Totals
  • Page 42
    SITUATION OF TENEMENTS.
    Address.No. of Tenements.Certificates granted.Certificates not granted.
  • Page 43
    1.— INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, AND WORKPLACES. Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances.
    Premises.Number of
    Inspections.WrittenProsecutions.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)
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    2.—DEFECTS FOUND IN FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS, AND WORKPLACES.
    Particulars.Number of Defects.
    Found.Remedied.
    (1)(2)(3)
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    3.—REGISTERED WORKSHOPS.
    Workshops on the Register (s. 131) at the end of the year.Number.
    (1)(2)
  • Page 46
    5.—HOME WORK.
    NATURE OF WORK.outworkers' lists, section 107.outwork in unwholesome premises, section 108.outwork in infected premises, secs. 109, 110.
    Lists received from Employers.Notices served on Occupiers as to keeping or sending lists.Instances.Notices served.Instances.Orders made (s. 110).
    Sending twice in the year. Sending once in the year.
    Outworkers.*Outworkers.
    Lists.*Contractors.Workmen.Lists.Contractors.Workmen.
    (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)
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    Workshops .—The workshops in the District have been systematically inspected. At the beginning of 1913 the number of workshops and workplaces on the register was 284, and at the close 303, and are grouped as follows :—
    On Register 31st Dec., 1913.
  • Page 50
    We received notice from H.M. Inspector of Factories of 13 nuisances existing in factories and workshops, and remediable under the Public Health Acts, which I give below, with result of action taken:—
    Notice received.Description of Premises.Nuisance notified.Reply to Factory Inspector.Result of action taken.
  • Page 55
    STATISTICAL RETURNS. Admissions.
    At all ages.Under 1 year.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 15.15 to 65.
  • Page 56
    The amount of money expended on the Hospital during the year was £2,966 17s. 10d., and is divisible into the following items:—
    £s.d.£s.d.
  • Page 78
    Table 1. —Number of Children Inspected. A "Routine"
    Age.Entrants.
    3456Other ages.Total.
  • Page 78
    B Groups other.
    Intermediate Groups
    Age.78-10
  • Page 79
    1st January, 1913, to 31st December, 1913. Groups.
    Leavers.Grand Total.
    121314Other ages.Total.
  • Page 79
    Than "Routine".
    (if any).Special Cases.No. of Re-examinations.
    Total.Boys.Girls.Infants.
  • Page 80
    The number examined, average age at examination, and average number of children in a family were as follows :—
    BOYS.GIRLS.
    No. Examined.Average Age.Children in family.No. Examined.Average Age.Children in family.
  • Page 80
    The children had suffered previously from Infectious Diseases to the following extent :—
    Measles.Whooping Cough.Chicken Pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Tuberculosis in family.
  • Page 80
    The average height and weight were as follows:—
    BOYS.GIRLS,
    Height.Weight.Height.Weight.
    ins.lbs.ins.lbs.
  • Page 81
    CHILDREN ABOUT TO LEAVE SCHOOL—"LEAVERS." Total number of children examined-1908
    BOYS.GIRLS.
    No. Examined.Average Age.Children in family.No. Examined.Average Age.Children in family.
  • Page 81
    The children had suffered previously from Infectious Diseases to the following extent:—
    Measles.Whooping Cough.Chicken Pox.Scarlet Fever.Diphtheria.Tuberculosis in family.
  • Page 81
    The average height and weight were as follows:—
    BOYS.GIRLS.
    Height.Weight.Height.Weight.
    ins.lbs.ins.lbs.
  • Page 82
    Total number of children examined—22.
    BOYS.GIRLS.
    No. Examined.Average Age.Children in family.No. Examined.Average Age.Children in family.
  • Page 82
    The average height and weight were as follows :—
    BOYS.GIKLS.
    Height.Weight.Height.Weight.
    ins.lbs.ins.lbs.
  • Page 83
    CONDITION AS TO VACCINATION REVEALED AT SCHOOL INSPECTION.
    Entrants.Leavers.Intermediate.Total.Percentage.
    Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.Boys.Girls.
  • Page 83
    OBJECTIONS TO MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
    School.Department.
    Boys.Girls.Infants.
  • Page 84
    TABLE Return Showing the Physical
    Condition.Entrants.
    Total Inspected.Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.
    11249942118
  • Page 85
    II. Condition of Children Inspected.
    Leavers.Intermediate Group.Total.Special Cases.
    Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.Boys.Girls.Total.Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.Boys.Girls.Total.
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    Condition.Entrants.
    Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.
  • Page 87
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    Leavers.Intermediate Group.Total.Special Cases.
    Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.Boys.Girls.Total.Boys.Girls.TotalPer Cent.Boys.Girls,Total.
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    Condition.Entrants.
    Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.
  • Page 89
    Continued from previous page...
    Leavers.Intermediate Group.Total.Special Cases.
    Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.BoysGirls.Total.Boys.Girls.Total.Per Cent.Boys.Girls.Total.
  • Page 90
    NEW CASES.
    Treated.Untreated.
    Defects.Cured.Improved.UnchangedImproved.UnchangedLeft.Absent.Total.
  • Page 91
    OLD CASES.
    Treated.Untreated.
    Defects.Cured.Improved.UnchangedImproved.UnchangedLeft.Absent.Total.
  • Page 104
    TABLE I. Vital Statistics of Whole District during 1913 and Previous Years.
    Year. 1Population estimated to Middle of each Year. 2Births.Total Deaths Registered in the District.Transferable DeathsNett Deaths belonging to the District.
    Uncorrected Number. 3Nett.of Nonresidents registered in the District. 8of Residents not registered in the District. 9Under 1 Year of Age.At all Ages.
    Number. 4Rate. 5Number. 6Rate. 7Number. 10Rate per 1000 Nett Births. 11Number. 12Rate. 13
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  • Page 106
    Table II.—Cases of Infectious Disease Notified During the Year 1913, including Cases which OCCURRED in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but NOT those Imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality -Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital
    At all Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.LeytonstoneGrove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 107
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of January, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 108
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of February, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 109
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of March, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 110
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of April, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 111
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of May, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 112
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of June, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.j Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip
  • Page 113
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of July, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 114
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of August, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25. ,25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 115
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of September, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality-Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 116
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of October, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union; Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 117
    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of November, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality-Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
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    Cases of Infectious Disease notified during the month of December, 1913, including cases which occurred in West Ham Union, Infirmary, &c., but not those imported.
    NOTIFIABLE DISEASE.Number of Cases Notified.Total Cases Notified in each Locality— Wards.Total Cases removed to Hospital.
    At All Ages.At Ages—Years.123456789
    Under 1.1 to 5.5 to 15.15 to 25.25 to 45.45 to 65.65 and upwards.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.
  • Page 120
    TABLE III. DEATHS.—1913. Ages.—Whole Year. Wards.—Whole Year.
    CAUSES OK DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Eorest.Leytonstone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.Ward not known.Totals.
    Not belonging to district.Belonging to district.
    1234567891011121314151617181920212223
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    Principal Causes of Death for first five weeks ended 1st February, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 1st March, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.- 5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    ! Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 29th March, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the five weeks ended 3rd May, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All AgesUnder 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 vears.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 31st May, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 28th June, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the five weeks ended 2nd August, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2. and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 30th August, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 27th September, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.Ali. Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the five weeks ended 1st November, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 29th November, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 05 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Principal Causes of Death for the four weeks ended 27th December, 1913.
    CAUSES OF DEATH.All Ages.Under 1 year.1 and under 2 years.2 and under 5 years.5 and under 15 years.15 and under 25 years.25 and under 45 years.45 and under 65 years.65 and upwards.In Public Institutions in the District.
    Not belonging to District.Belonging to District.
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    Table IIIa. Causes of, and Ages at, Death, Twelve Months ending December 31st, 1913.
    Diseases.Males.Females.AGES.All Ages.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
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    Causes of, and Ages at, Death, Twelve Months ending December 31st, 1913.— Continued.
    Diseases.Males.Females.AGES.A11 Ages.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
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    Causes of, and Ages at, Death, Twelve Months ending December 31st, 1913.— Continued.
    Diseases.Males.Females.AGES.All Ages.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-60—65-75-85-
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    Causes of, and Ages at, Death, Twelve Months ending December 31st, 1913.— Continued.
    Diseases.Males.Females.AGES.All Ages.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
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    Causes of, and Ages at, Death, Twelve Months ending December 31st, 1913.— Continued.
    Diseases.Males.Females.AGES.All Ages.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-
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    Causes of, and Ages at, Death, Twelve Months ending December 31st, 1913.— Continued.
    Diseases.Males.Females.AGES.All Ages.
    0-1-5-10-15-20-25-35-4555-65-n-85
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    Table No . IV. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1913. Nett Deaths from Stated Causes at various Ages under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1-2 Weeks.2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Months.3 Months and under 6 Months.6 Months and under 9 Months.9 Months and underl2Months.Total Deaths under 1 Year.
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    Table IVa. INFANTILE MORTALITY DURING THE YEAR 1913. Deaths from Stated Causes as they occurred in the various Wards under One Year of Age.
    CAUSE OF DEATH.Leyton.Lea Bridge.Central.Forest.Leyton-stone.Grove Green.Harrow Green.Cann Hall.Wanstead Slip.Ward not known.Total Deaths under 1 Year.
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